Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Having Segregated Network Structure for Wearable Thermotherapy Application

Abstract: Multiwalled nanotube (MWNT)/silicone composites having segregated MWNT network and micro-void structure were developed for wearable thermotherapy application. The nano-composites could be quickly fabricated from instant evaporation of aqueous medium during spray coating process. Fast electric heating behavior (4.8°C/sec) was demonstrated, in comparison to that (1.4°C/sec) of conventional silicone rubber composites having no void. Long-term stability was also verified with thermal aging and thermal cycling tests up to 100 hours