Polymer-functionalized carbon nanotube comprises a first polymer adsorbed on an outer surface of a carbon nanotube, where the polymer is polyacrylamide or a polyacrylamide sodium acrylate copolymer

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This patent describes a carbon nanotube that has been coated with a polymer, specifically either polyacrylamide or a polyacrylamide sodium acrylate copolymer. The invention details both the composition of the polymer-functionalized nanotube and a method to produce it. The functionalized nanotubes have improved surface properties due to the polymer coating.

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• Enhanced water purification membranes due to improved filtration and selectivity properties.
• Use as advanced sensors, leveraging the functional surface for better sensitivity and selectivity.
• In composite materials to improve strength, flexibility, or conductivity.
• Biomedical applications such as drug delivery, where biocompatible and functionalized surfaces are required.
• Electrochemical devices such as batteries or supercapacitors where tailored surface chemistries are beneficial.

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• Increased compatibility with other materials, making the nanotubes easier to incorporate into composites or liquids.
• Enhanced surface functionality that can improve binding of target molecules or ions.
• Improved dispersibility of nanotubes in aqueous and polymer matrices, reducing aggregation issues.
• Potential for tailoring properties (e.g., electrical, mechanical, or chemical) by selecting different polymers or copolymers for functionalization.
• Broadens the potential applications of carbon nanotubes, especially in fields requiring customized surface chemistry.

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The polymer-functionalized carbon nanotube comprises a first polymer adsorbed on an outer surface of a carbon nanotube, where the polymer is polyacrylamide or a polyacrylamide sodium acrylate copolymer. An independent claim is included for a method of manufacturing polymer-functionalized carbon nanotubes.