Scientists make it easier and safer to use carbon nanotubes in polymer nanocomposite materials

https://phys.org/news/2022-11-scientists-easier-safer-carbon-nanotubes.html

"epoxy nanocomposites fabricated from expanded (RESS), pristine, compressed (briquette-shaped), and commercial masterbatches—the latter are nanotubes additionally predispersed in polymer... morphology, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, stability, thermal, and electrical behavior proved same regardless of nanotube bulk density.... similar spatial distribution in epoxy... aerosolization and associated safety risks avoided utilizing briquettes... cheap, simple, and scalable"