Fibers of Conducting Polymers: High Electrical Conductivity Combined with Attractive Mechanical Properties

1989 ◽  
Vol 173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Andreatta ◽  
S. Tokito ◽  
P. Smith ◽  
A. J. Heeger
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Sulfuric Acid ◽  
Conducting Polymers ◽  
Phenylene Vinylene ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Precursor Polymer ◽  
Intrinsic Feature

ABSTRACTWe present a summary of our recent results on the electrical and mechanical properties of fibers made from poly(2,5-dimethoxy-p-phenylene vinylene), PDMPV and poly(2,5-thienylene vinylene), PTV, using the precursor polymer methodology, and from polyaniline, PANI, using the method of processing as polyblends with poly-(p-phenylene terephthalamide), PPTA, from sulfuric acid. The solubility of both PANI and PPTA in H2SO4 presents a unique opportunity for co-dissolving and blending PANI and PPTA to exploit the excellent mechanical properties of PPTA and the electrical conductivity of PANI; we summarize the electrical and mechanical properties of such composite fibers. For PDMPV and PTV fibers, we find a strong correlation between the conductivity and the tensile strength (and/or modulus), and we show from basic theoretical concepts that this relationship is an intrinsic feature of conducting polymers.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF SN COMPONENT ON PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE CU-NI-SN ALLOYS

2018 ◽  
Vol 80 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. N. Nguyen ◽  
A. T. Hoang ◽  
X. D. Pham ◽  
M. T. Sai ◽  
M. Q. Chau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Spinodal Decomposition ◽  
Deformation Mechanism ◽  
Elastic Limit ◽  
High Strength ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity ◽  
X Ray

This paper investigates a high electrical conductivity and high strength of alloys based on Cu-Ni-Si system It proclaimed the results of the effect of tin (Sn) component on the mechanical properties and microstructure of Cu-Ni-Sn alloy. The conditions for processing the Cu-Ni-Si alloy were presented, the analysis of microstructure and mechanical properties after heat treatment was examined by X-ray, SEM, EDS and specialized machines. The results showed that with 3% mass of Sn added into the Cu-Ni-Sn alloy along with heat treatment and deformation, the hardness value reached the range of 221-240HV, the tensile strength and elastic limit reached around 1060MPa and 903MPa respectively. However, after heat treatment and deformation for the Cu-Ni-Sn alloy based on 6% mass of Sn, the hardness value reached the range of 221-318HV, the tensile strength and elastic limit were respectively 222MPa and 263MPa higher than those of the Cu-Ni-Sn alloy with 3% mass of Sn. The result from X-ray analysis showed the deflection of peaks. Nonetheless, the new phases were not observed in SEM and EDS, contrariwise, generated modular structure was considered as the proof of the Spinodal cluster. This fact might be explained by two mechanisms: deformation mechanism and Spinodal decomposition.

scholarly journals Influence of the Chemical Composition on Electrical Conductivity and Mechanical Properties of the Hypoeutectic Al-Si-Mg Alloys

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 353-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Dybowski ◽  
J. Szymszal ◽  
Ł. Poloczek ◽  
A. Kiełbus
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Aluminium Alloys ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Transportation Industry ◽  
Proper Selection ◽  
Ti Addition ◽  
Selection Of

Due to low density and good mechanical properties, aluminium alloys are widely applied in transportation industry. Moreover, they are characterized by the specific physical properties, such as high electrical conductivity. This led to application of the hypoeutectic Al-Si-Mg alloys in the power generation industry. Proper selection of the alloys chemical composition is an important stage in achievement of the demanded properties. The following paper presents results of the research on the influence of alloys chemical composition on their properties. It has been revealed that Si and Ti addition decreases electrical conductivity of the Al-Si-Mg alloys, while Na addition increases it. The mechanical properties of the investigated alloys are decreased by both silicon and iron presence. Sodium addition increases ductility of the Al-Si-Mg alloys.

Effect of Li on Mechanical Properties and Electrical Conductivity of the Al–Zn–Cu–Mg Based Alloys

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 4897-4901
Author(s):  
Hyo-Sang Yoo ◽  
Yong-Ho Kim ◽  
Hyeon-Taek Son
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
High Angle ◽  
Average Grain Size ◽  
Strength Improvement ◽  
Li Content

In this study, changes in the microstructure, mechanical properties, and electrical conductivity of cast and extruded Al–Zn–Cu–Mg based alloys with the addition of Li (0, 0.5 and 1.0 wt.%) were investigated. The Al–Zn–Cu–Mg–xLi alloys were cast and homogenized at 570 °C for 4 hours. The billets were hot extruded into rod that were 12 mm in diameter with a reduction ratio of 38:1 at 550 °C. As the amount of Li added increased from 0 to 1.0 wt.%, the average grain size of the extruded Al alloy increased from 259.2 to 383.0 µm, and the high-angle grain boundaries (HGBs) fraction decreased from 64.0 to 52.1%. As the Li content increased from 0 to 1.0 wt.%, the elongation was not significantly different from 27.8 to 27.4% and the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) was improved from 146.7 to 160.6 MPa. As Li was added, spherical particles bonded to each other, forming an irregular particles. It is thought that these irregular particles contribute to the strength improvement.

Mechanical Properties and Microstructure Evolution of Typical Over-Aging State Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy during Thermal Exposure

2021 ◽  
Vol 1026 ◽  
pp. 84-92
Author(s):  
Tao Qian Cheng ◽  
Zhi Hui Li
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Thermal Exposure ◽  
Cu Alloy ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy have been widely used in aerospace industry. However, there is still a lack of research on thermal stability of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy products. In the present work, an Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy with T79 and T74 states was placed in the corresponding environment for thermal exposure experiments. Performance was measured by tensile strength, hardness and electrical conductivity. In this paper, precipitation observation was analyzed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HREM). The precipitations of T79 state alloy were GPⅡ zone, η' phase and η phase while the ultimate tensile strength, hardness and electrical conductivity were 571MPa, 188.2HV and 22.2MS×m-1, respectively. The mechanical property of T79 state alloy decreased to 530MPa and 168.5HV after thermal exposure. The diameter of precipitate increased and the precipitations become η' and η phase at the same time. During the entire thermal exposure, T74 state alloy had the same mechanical property trend as T79 state alloy. The precipitate diameter also increased while the types of precipitate did not change under thermal exposure. The size of precipitates affected the choice of dislocation passing through the particles to affect the mechanical properties.

DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH STRENGTH AND HIGH CONDUCTIVITY Cu–Ag ALLOY FOR MEDICAL ULTRASOUND EQUIPMENT

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 93-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
HOON CHO ◽  
BYOUNG-SOO LEE ◽  
HYUNG-HO JO
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Copper Matrix ◽  
Medical Ultrasound ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Aging Heat Treatment ◽  
Mechanical And Electrical Properties

The effect of thermal heat treatment on the mechanical and electrical properties of Cu–Ag alloys was investigated. The homogenization heat treatment leads to an increase in tensile strength and a decrease in electrical conductivity due to dissolution of Ag into copper matrix. Also, it is shown that electrical conductivity of as-cast Cu–Ag alloys decreases with increasing Ag content. In contrast, the aging heat treatment gives rise to increase both the tensile strength and electrical conductivity because the Ag solute diffuses out from copper matrix during aging heat treatment. Therefore, it can be mentioned that the electrical conductivity of Cu–Ag alloys depends on Ag solute in copper matrix. Also, aging treatment is favorable to acquire high strength and high electrical conductivity.

Study of Thermal Resistance and Mechanical Properties of Thin Sheets of Low-Alloyed Aluminum Al-Cu-Mn and Al-Mg-Si Alloys

2016 ◽  
Vol 870 ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
E.G. Demyanenko ◽  
I.P. Popov
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Thermal Resistance ◽  
Specific Electrical Conductivity ◽  
High Plasticity ◽  
Pulsed Magnetic Fields ◽  
Aircraft Manufacturing

The paper investigates a variety of properties of thin aluminum sheets fabricated using physical action of pulsed magnetic fields and weak pulsed current. The possibility of using thermal resistant aluminum alloys parts in aircraft manufacturing, including ones made by forming processes which require sufficiently high plasticity of initial sheets, is widely discussed. Two possible technological options have been tested for manufacturing sheet samples of Al-Cu-Mn and Al-Mg-Si alloys. A set of properties has been investigated (thermal resistance, mechanical properties, specific electrical conductivity, macrostructure of weldability zones, corrosion resistance of alloy samples. Casted workpieces were thermo-mechanically treated by heating and upsetting to 50 – 55 % with consequent hardening and aging. After that workpieces were subjected to multi-cycle rolling up to 0.3x10-3 m. The achieved results demonstrate that after 400 hours of exposure to 250°C, the thermal resistant parameters by tensile strength are higher after the exposure to weak pulsed currents than after the exposure to pulsed magnetic fields. Maximal thermal resistant parameters by tensile strength and maximal electrical conductivity was achieved in 01327+Sc (Al-Mg-Si) alloy. The mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and Erichsen formability parameters were also determined.

Study on Microstructure and Properties of Aged Cu-Ti-Zr-RE Alloy

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 1687-1690
Author(s):  
Xing Min Cao ◽  
Yu Bin Zhu ◽  
Fuan Guo ◽  
Chao Jian Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Good Combination ◽  
Maximum Strength ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Peak Aging

Electrical conductivity, tensile strength and micro-hardness of Cu-3.5wt.%Ti-0.1wt.%Zr-RE alloy were investigated after optimizing technics of plastic deformation and the heat treatment. The results show that good combination of the physical and mechanical properties, such as tensile strength 1160 MPa, micro-hardness 335 Hv and electrical conductivity 15 IACS% can be obtained on peak aging at 420°C for 7 h. Maximum strength was associated with the precipitation of metastable, ordered and coherent β/ (Cu4Ti) phase on peak aging. Then the strength decreased due to the precipitation of β (Cu3Ti) phase in alloys overaged.

Polypyrrole coating of inorganic and organic materials by chemical oxidative polymerisation

2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mária Omastová ◽  
Matej Mičušík
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Conducting Polymers ◽  
Metal Oxides ◽  
Clay Minerals ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
High Electrical Conductivity ◽  
New Materials ◽  
Nanoparticles Of Metal Oxides

AbstractPolypyrrole is one of the most frequently studied conducting polymers, having high electrical conductivity and stability, suitable for multi-functionalised applications. Coatings of chemically synthesised polypyrrole applied onto various organic and inorganic materials, such as polymer particles and films, nanoparticles of metal oxides, clay minerals, and carbon nanotubes are reviewed in this paper. Its primary subject is the formation of new materials and their application in which chemical oxidative polymerisation of pyrrole was used. These combined materials are used in antistatic applications, such as anti-corrosion coating, radiation-shielding, but also as new categories of sensors, batteries, and components for organic electronics are created by coating substrates with conducting polymer layers or imprinting technologies.

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