scholarly journals Rapid Prototyping of Efficient Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Polymer Composites via Fused Deposition Modeling

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Ecco ◽  
Sithiprumnea Dul ◽  
Débora Schmitz ◽  
Guilherme Barra ◽  
Bluma Soares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Emi Shielding ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Deposition Modeling ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) filled with 6 wt.% of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets was extruded in filaments and additively manufactured via fused deposition modeling (FDM). The electrical conductivity and electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency (EMI SE) in the frequency range between 8.2 and 12.4 GHz of the resulting 3D samples were assessed. For comparison purposes, compression molded samples of the same composition were investigated. Electrical conductivity of about 10−4 S·cm−1 and attenuations of the incident EM wave near 99.9% were achieved for the 3D components loaded with multi-walled carbon nanotubes, almost similar to the correspondent compression molded samples. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images of ABS composite filaments show that graphene nanoplatelets were oriented along the polymer flow whereas multi-walled carbon nanotubes were randomly distributed after the extrusion process. The electrical conductivity and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding properties of compression molded and FDM manufactured samples were compared and discussed in terms of type of fillers and processing parameters adopted in the FDM process, such as building directions and printing patterns. In view of the experimental findings, the role of the FDM processing parameters were found to play a major role in the development of components with enhanced EMI shielding efficiency.

Optical Humidity Sensor Based on Tapered Fiber with Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes Slurry

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Habibah Mohamed ◽  
Ninik Irawati ◽  
Fauzan Ahmad ◽  
Mohd Haniff Ibrahim ◽  
Sumiaty Ambran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Humidity Sensor ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Tapered Fiber ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Deposition Modeling ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

<p>We demonstrated performance comparison of optical humidity sensor for bare and Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) slurry coated tapered optical fiber. The starting material for MWCNTs slurry is MWCNTs- acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) based fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printer filament. The ABS was dissolved using acetone to produce MWCNTs-acetone suspension. The MWCNTs-acetone suspension was drop-casted on the tapered fiber to produce MWCNTs slurry by evaporation process at room temperature, which resulted the MWCNTs slurry attach to the tapered fiber. The MWCNTs slurry acts as the cladding for humidity changes measurement. The experimental works showed improvement of sensitivity from 3.811 μW/% of bare tapered fiber to 5.17 μW/% for the coated tapered fiber with MWCNTs slurry when the humidity varied from 45% to 80%.</p>

scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of 3D Printed PLA-Based Conductive Composites Using Carbonaceous Fillers by Masterbatch Melting Method

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Guo ◽  
Zechun Ren ◽  
Xin Jia ◽  
Hongjie Bi ◽  
Haiying Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate ◽  
Melting Method ◽  
Conductive Composites ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate ◽  
Interfacial Compatibility ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Deposition Modeling ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

This study was aimed at improving the conductivity of polylactic acid (PLA)-based composites by incorporating carbonaceous fillers. The composites with the addition of graphene nanoplatelets (rGO) or multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were fabricated by the masterbatch melting method in order to improve the dispersion of the two kinds of nano-fillers. The results showed that, with the addition of 9 wt % rGO, the volume electrical resistivity of the composite reached the minimum electrical resistance of 103 Ω·m, at which point the conductive network in the composites was completely formed. The interfacial compatibility, apparent viscosity, and the thermal stability of the composite were also good. The rGO functionalized by sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SDBS) was an efficient method to further improve the electrical conductivity of the composite, compared with tannic acid and MWCNTs. The resistivity was reduced by an order in magnitude. Patterns printed onto different baseplates by fused deposition modeling illustrated that the functionalized composite had certain flexibility and it is suitable for printing complex shapes.

scholarly journals Microstructure Evaluation and Thermal–Mechanical Properties of ABS Matrix Composite Filament Reinforced with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by a Single Screw Extruder for FDM 3D Printing

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 8798
Author(s):  
Thai-Hung Le ◽  
Van-Son Le ◽  
Quoc-Khanh Dang ◽  
Minh-Thuyet Nguyen ◽  
Trung-Kien Le ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Composite Filament

This paper reports the synthesis of a new printable ABS–MWCNT composite filament, for use in fused deposition modeling (FDM), using an extrusion technique. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were the initial materials used for fabricating the filaments. The MWCNTs were dispersed in ABS resin, then extruded through a single-shaft extruder in filament form, with MWCNT contents of 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 3% or 4% by weight. After extrusion, the diameter of the filaments was about 1.75 mm, making them appropriate for FDM. The as-synthesized filaments were then used in FDM to print out samples, on which tensile tests and other analyses were carried out. The results demonstrate that the sample with 2% MWCNTs had the highest strength value, 44.57 MPa, comprising a 42% increase over that of the pure ABS sample. The morphology and dispersion of MWCNTs in the composite were observed by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), demonstrating the uniform distribution of MWCNTs in the ABS matrix. The thermal behavior results indicated no significant change in the ABS structure; however, the melt flow index of the filaments decreased with an increase in the MWCNT content.

Effects of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes on the Properties of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Nanocomposites Potentially Used for Fused Deposition Modeling

2017 ◽  
Vol 898 ◽  
pp. 2384-2391
Author(s):  
Jin Zhu ◽  
Biao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Loss Modulus ◽  
Linear Thermal Expansion ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Low Frequencies ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Butadiene Styrene

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) nanocomposites were prepared by melt blending and then filaments were obtained by melt extrusion method. The Scanning electron microscope (SEM) exhibited good dispersion of MWCNTs in the SAN phase of the ABS matrix. The rheological results showed that incorporation of MWCNTs into ABS resulted in higher storage modulus (G′) and loss modulus (G′′) than those of ABS, especially at low frequencies. The tensile strength and modulus of MWCNT/ABS nanocomposite filaments substantially increased with the MWCNTs content while the elongation at break decreased. Additionally, the addition of MWCNTs decreased the coefficient of linear thermal expansion. This study provides a basis for further development of MWCNT/ABS nanocomposites used for FDM process with desirable mechanical properties and good dimension stability.

scholarly journals Electrical and Thermal Conductivity of Polylactic Acid (PLA)-Based Biocomposites by Incorporation of Nano-Graphite Fabricated with Fused Deposition Modeling

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Guo ◽  
Zechun Ren ◽  
Hongjie Bi ◽  
Min Xu ◽  
Liping Cai
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Wood Flour ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Volume Resistivity ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Deposition Modeling ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The aim of the study was to improve the electrical and thermal conductivity of the polylactic acid/wood flour/thermoplastic polyurethane composites by Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). The results showed that, when the addition amount of nano-graphite reached 25 pbw, the volume resistivity of the composites decreased to 108 Ω·m, which was a significant reduction, indicating that the conductive network was already formed. It also had good thermal conductivity, mechanical properties, and thermal stability. The adding of the redox graphene (rGO) combined with graphite into the composites, compared to the tannic acid-functionalized graphite or the multi-walled carbon nanotubes, can be an effective method to improve the performance of the biocomposites, because the resistivity reduced by one order magnitude and the thermal conductivity increased by 25.71%. Models printed by FDM illustrated that the composite filaments have a certain flexibility and can be printed onto paper or flexible baseplates.

Composites of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and shape memory polyurethane for electromagnetic interference shielding

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (24) ◽  
pp. 2547-2554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xudong Jin ◽  
Qing-Qing Ni ◽  
Toshiaki Natsuki
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Shielding Effectiveness ◽  
Emi Shielding ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Shape Memory Polyurethane ◽  
Mwcnt Loading

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and shape memory polyurethane (SMP) were used to prepare MWCNT/SMP composites for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. The uniform distribution of MWCNTs was confirmed by field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The electrical conductivity of the composites was tested by the four-probe method, and the results suggested that the conductivity of the samples was significantly increased by the presence of MWCNTs. The conductivity reached 35 S/m when the MWCNT loading was 9 wt%. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) revealed that the composites exhibited higher storage moduli than pure SMP. In addition, the shielding effectiveness (SE) of composites with various MWCNT loading and thickness were measured over 4–7 and 13–16 GHz. The highest SE achieved was close to 35 dB for MWCNT/SMP composites with the thickness of 2 mm and MWCNT loading of 9 wt%. The SE increased as the thickness and conductivity of the composites increased. Moreover, the SE was enhanced as the frequency increased.

scholarly journals Enhancement of Electrical Conductivity of Aluminum-Based Nanocomposite Produced by Spark Plasma Sintering

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1150
Author(s):  
Nicolás A. Ulloa-Castillo ◽  
Roberto Hernández-Maya ◽  
Jorge Islas-Urbano ◽  
Oscar Martínez-Romero ◽  
Emmanuel Segura-Cárdenas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Powder Morphology ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Ball Milling Technique ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

This article focuses on exploring how the electrical conductivity and densification properties of metallic samples made from aluminum (Al) powders reinforced with 0.5 wt % concentration of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and consolidated through spark plasma sintering (SPS) process are affected by the carbon nanotubes dispersion and the Al particles morphology. Experimental characterization tests performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) show that the MWCNTs were uniformly ball-milled and dispersed in the Al surface particles, and undesirable phases were not observed in X-ray diffraction measurements. Furthermore, high densification parts and an improvement of about 40% in the electrical conductivity values were confirmed via experimental tests performed on the produced sintered samples. These results elucidate that modifying the powder morphology using the ball-milling technique to bond carbon nanotubes into the Al surface particles aids the ability to obtain highly dense parts with increasing electrical conductivity properties.

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