Carbon nanotubes
Microwave
Functionalization
Hexylamine
Heat transfer and turbine oil
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Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were functionalized by hexylamine (HA) in a promising,
cost-effective, rapid and microwave-assisted approach. In order to decrease defects and remove
acid-treatment stage, functionalization of MWCNTs with HA was carried out in the presence of diazonium
reaction. Surface functionality groups and morphology of chemically-functionalized MWCNTS were
characterized by FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (DTG), and transmission electron
microscopy (TEM). To reach a promising dispersibility in oil media, MWCNTs were functionalized with
HA. While the cylindrical structures of MWCNTs were remained reasonably intact, characterization
results consistently confirmed the sidewall-functionalization o
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