Polymer composites with carbon nanotubes made from CO2

Abstract

Carbanogels are carbon nanotube (CNT) lattices formed by carbon capture and utilization molten carbonate electrolysis of CO₂. Higher tensile strength polymer composites with these CNTs from CO₂ are prepared with epoxies and thermoplastics. The composites use less polymer to achieve strength, thereby lowering the polymer's carbon footprint.