scholarly journals Thermoplastic Starch–Based Composite Reinforced by Conductive Filler Networks: Physical Properties and Electrical Conductivity Changes during Cyclic Deformation

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 3819
Author(s):  
Hamed Peidayesh ◽  
Katarína Mosnáčková ◽  
Zdenko Špitalský ◽  
Abolfazl Heydari ◽  
Alena Opálková Šišková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Cyclic Deformation ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Conductive Filler ◽  
Thermoplastic Starch ◽  
Melt Processing ◽  
Electrical Stress ◽  
Online Measurements

Conductive polymer composites (CPC) from renewable resources exhibit many interesting characteristics due to their biodegradability and conductivity changes under mechanical, thermal, chemical, or electrical stress. This study is focused on investigating the physical properties of electroconductive thermoplastic starch (TPS)–based composites and changes in electroconductive paths during cyclic deformation. TPS–based composites filled with various carbon black (CB) contents were prepared through melt processing. The electrical conductivity and physicochemical properties of TPS–CB composites, including mechanical properties and rheological behavior, were evaluated. With increasing CB content, the tensile strength and Young’s modulus were found to increase substantially. We found a percolation threshold for the CB loading of approximately 5.5 wt% based on the rheology and electrical conductivity. To observe the changing structure of the conductive CB paths during cyclic deformation, both the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties were recorded in parallel using online measurements. Moreover, the instant electrical conductivity measured online during mechanical deformation of the materials was taken as the parameter indirectly describing the structure of the conductive CB network. The electrical conductivity was found to increase during five runs of repeated cyclic mechanical deformations to constant deformation below strain at break, indicating good recovery of conductive paths and their new formation.

scholarly journals Highly Conductive Ceramics with Multiple Types of Mobile Charge Carriers

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1148
Author(s):  
Sebastian Wachowski ◽  
Gilles Gauthier ◽  
Jong-Sook Lee ◽  
Sandrine Ricote
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Ferroelectric Properties ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Charge Carriers ◽  
Mobile Charge ◽  
Conductive Ceramics ◽  
Functional Ceramic

Functional ceramic materials are of interest in many applications due to their structural and chemical richness and the huge range of physical properties that can be generated and modified by the control of the former (electrical conductivity, thermo-mechanical properties, dielectric, piezoelectric, ferroelectric properties, etc [...]

Effect of Electrical Conductivity and Physical Performance about Vulcanization System in Conductive Silicon Rubber

2014 ◽  
Vol 577 ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Yue Xian Zhang ◽  
Bin Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Silicon Rubber ◽  
Conductive Polymer Composites ◽  
Rubber Composite ◽  
Influence Degree

Vulcanization methods of conductive silicon rubber are described in this paper. Several common vulcanization agents are also be introduced. The conductivity and mechanical properties of the conductive silicon rubber composite materials are effected by vulcanization systems. The influence degree is introduced by respectively using different vulcanization method, vulcanizing time and vulcanizing temperature. The research progress of vulcanization system of conductive polymer composites is elaborated.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF CNTS ON THE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYMERIC COMPOSITE AS PEM FUEL CELL BIPOLAR PLATE

2018 ◽  
Vol 80 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bairan ◽  
M. Z. Selamat ◽  
S. N. Sahadan ◽  
S. A/L Malingam ◽  
N. Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Ball Mill ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Polymeric Composite ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
Bipolar Plate ◽  
Bipolar Plates ◽  
Dry Mixing ◽  
Mixing Method

The use of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) as a reinforcement in conductive polymer composite (CPCs) of bipolar plates nowadays attracts a great deal of attention. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the most effective and suitable ratio of CNTs loading in multi filler Graphite (G), Carbon Black (CB) composite using a medium crystallinity and low crystallinity Polypropylene (PP) denoted as MC-PP and LC-PP respectively. The composite were developed through compression molding technique with dry mixing method by using a ball mill to investigate the influence of crystallinity on the dispersion of CNTs in PP matrix. Incorporating CNTs as a third filler in G/CB/CNTs/PP nanocomposites produces a synergistic effect that enhances the electrical conductivity, flexural strength, bulk density and hardness of the nanocomposite which exceeded U.S. DOE requirement. The results indicated that CNTs was given more affect in MC-PP than LC-PP due to better electrical conductivity and mechanical properties of G/CB/CNTs/PP composite as bipolar plate.

scholarly journals Self-sensing performance of metakaolin geopolymer with carbon nanotubes subjected to repeated compressive loading

2021 ◽  
Vol 1209 (1) ◽  
pp. 012043
Author(s):  
C Mizerová ◽  
P Rovnaník ◽  
I Kusák ◽  
P Schmid
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Compressive Loading ◽  
Conductive Filler ◽  
Applied Loading ◽  
Interest In Research ◽  
Metakaolin Geopolymer ◽  
Sensing Performance

Abstract Alkaline activated binders showing enhanced piezoresistive properties have recently attracted increased interest in research of their application in smart self-sensing components. This study is focused on metakaolin geopolymer mortar doped with 0.05 and 0.10% carbon nanotubes, a conductive filler that effectively increases electrical conductivity without considerable deterioration of mechanical properties. Self-sensing performance of composites incorporated with electrodes and attached strain gauge was tested during different regimes of compressive loading cycles with continuous monitoring of strain and resistivity. Although the differences in sensitivity and repeatability were observed, all samples including the reference material have shown good response to applied loading.

scholarly journals The Influence of Compounding Parameters on the Electrical Conductivity of LDPE/Cu Conductive Polymer Composites (CPCs)

2021 ◽  
Vol 2080 (1) ◽  
pp. 012008
Author(s):  
Farah Badrul ◽  
Khairul Anwar Abdul Halim ◽  
MohdArif Anuar Mohd Salleh ◽  
Azlin Fazlina Osman ◽  
Nor Asiah Muhamad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Conductive Filler ◽  
Filler Loading ◽  
Electrically Conductive ◽  
Statistical Software ◽  
Conductive Polymer Composites ◽  
The Matrix

Abstract Low-linear density (LDPE) and copper (Cu) were used as main polymer matrix and conductive filler in order to produce electrically conductive polymer composites (CPC). The selection of the matrix and conductive filler were based on their due to its excellence properties, resistance to corrosion, low cost and electrically conductive. This research works is aimed to establish the effect of compounding parameter on the electrical conductivity of LDPE/Cu composites utilising the design of experiments (DOE). The CPCs was compounded using an internal mixer where all formulations were designed by statistical software. The scanning electron micrograph (SEM) revealed that the Cu conductive filler had a flake-like shape, and the electrical conductivity was found to be increased with increasing filler loading as measured using the four-point probe technique. The conductivity data obtained were then analysed by using the statistical software to establish the relationship between the compounding parameters and electrical conductivity where it was found based that the compounding parameters have had an effect on the conductivity of the CPC.

scholarly journals Extrusion Process of Polypropylene Composites Reinforced Milled Carbon Fibre for Conductive Polymer Composite Application

2018 ◽  
Vol 248 ◽  
pp. 01012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabilah Afiqah Mohd Radzuan ◽  
Abu Bakar Sulong ◽  
Mahendra Rao Somalu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Extrusion Direction ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Polypropylene Composites ◽  
Conductive Polymer Composites ◽  
Parallel Direction ◽  
Low Shear

A polypropylene (PP) reinforced milled carbon fibre (MCF) was developed to produce high conductive polymer composites. Theoretically, by altering the filler orientation, the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties can be controlled. However, the orientation techniques which influence the MCF fibre are difficult to performed. Therefore, this study focused on controlling the filler orientation through the extrusion process. Hence, the extrusion temperature of 230°C and rotational speed of 50 rpm at 70 wt.% of MCF and 30 wt.% of PP were used. The electrical conductivity in perpendicular to the extrusion direction was higher at 2.0 S/cm as compared to 0.66 S/cm in the parallel direction. Besides, the extruded composite of rod and sheet were studied in which rod dies offers higher electrical conductivity of 3.0 S/cm and better mechanical properties of 1225 MPa than the sheet dies. Alteration in filler orientation aid in enhancing the electrical conductivity as minimum fillers breakage occurred due to the low shear rate of 2.2 s-1 which indirectly induces the filler to the desired orientation. Therefore, the extrusion process able to improve the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties of composite materials, as the filler oriented perpendicular to extrusion direction.

scholarly journals Effect of Acid- and Ultraviolet/Ozonolysis-Treated MWCNTs on the Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposites as Bipolar Plate Applications

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nishata Royan Rajendran Royan ◽  
Abu Bakar Sulong ◽  
Jaafar Sahari ◽  
Hendra Suherman
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Bipolar Plate ◽  
Department Of Energy ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
The Us ◽  
Electrical Conductivities ◽  
Conductive Fillers

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have a huge potential as conductive fillers in conductive polymer composites (CPCs), particularly for bipolar plate applications. These composites are prepared using singlefiller and multifiller reinforced multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) that have undergone a chemical functionalization process. The electrical conductivity and mechanical properties of these composites are determined and compared between the different functionalization processes. The results show that UV/O3-treated functionalization is capable of introducing carboxylic functional groups on CNTs. Acid-treated CNT composites give low electrical conductivity, compared with UV/O3-treated and As-produced CNTs. The in- and through-plane electrical conductivities and flexural strength of multifiller EP/G/MWCNTs (As-produced and UV/O3-treated) achieved the US Department of Energy targets. Acid-treated CNT composites affect the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties of the nanocomposites. These data indicate that the nanocomposites developed in this work may be alternative attributers of bipolar plate requirements.

Study on Mechanical Properties and Physical Properties of Copper Based Electrical Contact Materials Reinforced by CNT

2010 ◽  
Vol 139-141 ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Zhong Quan Guo ◽  
Hao Ran Geng ◽  
Sha Sha Feng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Sliding Wear ◽  
Electrical Contact ◽  
Wear Property ◽  
Contact Materials ◽  
Electrical Contact Materials ◽  
Made In

A new method of carbon nanotube with electroless plating of nickel is proposed. It is shown that in a certain condition, the compacted and well-distributed coating of nickel is obtained without the process of sensitization and activation. Upon the surface treatment of the carbon nanotube, the CNT-consolidated composites for copper-based electrical contact have been made in the way of powder metallurgy. Some important mechanical properties and physical properties, including sliding wear property, electrical conductivity and fusion resistance, were investigated. The experiment results showed that Carbon nanotube inside the composite was uniformly distributed and a proper addition of CNT effectively improves the comprehensive property of the composites. When the carbon nanotube takes up 4vol. % in the material, it is highly effective in improving its sliding wear property and fusion resistance; though its electrical conductivity drops. Its overall properties meet the requirements of electrical contact materials

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