Infrared emissivity characterization of carbon nanotubes dispersed poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers
The infrared (IR) emissivity of a set of polymeric fibers composed of randomly oriented carbon nanotubes dispersed into a poly(ethylene terephthalate) matrix host was investigated. Samples containing different amounts of carbon nanotubes in the range between 1 and 10 wt% were analyzed. The effects of the included carbon nanotubes on electrical and morphological properties were studied by means of electric conductance, scanning electron micrography and white light interferometry investigations, respectively.