Abstract
AbstractNanocomposite materials were prepared with an amorphous poly(styrene‐co‐butyl acrylate) latex as a matrix with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) as fillers. The microstructure of the related films was observed by transmission electron microscopy, which showed that a good dispersion of MWNTs within the matrix was obtained. The linear and nonlinear mechanical behavior and the electrical properties were analyzed. Mechanical characterization showed a mechanical reinforcement effect of the MWNTs with a relatively small decrease of the elongation at break. The composite materials exhibited an elastic behavior with increasing temperature, although the matrix alone became viscous under the same conditions. The electrical conductivity of the composite filled with 3 vol % MWNTs was studied during a tensile test, which highlighted the late damage of the material. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 43: 1186–1197, 2005
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