ABSTRACT
In a quest to lower the percolation threshold of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in polymeric composites, researchers have adopted hybrid composite systems. Lowering the non-contact resistance present in CNT/polymer composites has been the focus of much research. Utilizing other conductive components within conventional CNT/ ’‘Ž›‡” …‘’‘•‹–‡•Šƒ• •Š‘™—…Š’”‘‹•‡Ǥ†‘’–‹‰†‹ơ‡”‡– preparation methodologies, ranging from utilizing self-assembly of nanoparticles to top-down manipulation, the percolation network formation can be altered. In this chapter, we investigate certain hybrid systems used as manipulation strategies with the ultimate goal of reducing the concentration of CNTs required for percolation. Š‡ •’‡…‹ϐ‹…ƒ‹’—Žƒ–‹‘ •–”ƒ–‡‰‹‡•†‹•…—••‡†Šƒ˜‡„‡‡ •‡Ž‡…–‡† because they can easily be combined with latex technology.
