1.- Why are carbon nanotubes and graphene currently considered as reinforcing additives for polymers? What effect do they have on the polymer? What is the mechanism by which they can enhance the Young’s modulus and tensile strength of a polymer?
1.- Why are carbon nanotubes and graphene currently considered as reinforcing
2.- Kapton is the trade name of a polyimide
a) How would you synthesize this polymer?
b) During the first stage of the reaction, poly(amic acid) is formed. If you need to follow this stage of the
c) How would you form Kapton films, which can be used as support for solar sails?
d) What are the disadvantages of Kapton that have limited their use? Why does this polymer present this weakness?
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