Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
7. Çerçeve Programı Projesi, 7. Çerçeve Programı Projesi, 2011 - 2015
One of the major obstacles in the effective use of nanostructured carbon as reinforcement in polymer matrix composites is its agglomeration and poor dispersion within the matrix. To overcome this obstacle the CARBONCOMP project will synthesize environmentally friendly nanoscaled polymers of nanostructured carbon (carbon nanotubes, graphene) by employing cost-effective methods. Lab-scale production of carbon-based nanocomposites was implemented, primarily for marine coatings but also for other applications where materials performance or biodegradability is of major importance. Carbon nanotubes-polymer nanocomposites can either exhibit antimicrobial action, due to the impingement of nanometer-sized fibers and the needle-like structure of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) that can easily penetrate through the cell walls of bacteria, or facilitate easy release of microorganisms responsible for biofouling. The latter is especially true for hard fouling caused by higher organisms, such as barnacles, because they cannot be disinfected but instead need to be dislodged from the material surface.