Dielectric properties of nanotube reinforced butyl elastomer composites

Dielectric relaxation behavior of multiwalled carbon nanotube reinforced butyl rubber composites has been studied as a function of variation in filler in the frequency range of 20–2 × 106 Hz. The effect of variation in filler loadings on the complex and real parts of impedance was distinctly visible, which has been explained on the basis of interfacial polarization of fillers in a heterogeneous medium and relaxation dynamics of polymer chains in the vicinity of fillers. The electric modulus formalism has been used to further investigate the conductivity and relaxation phenomenon. The frequency dependence of AC conductivity has been investigated by using Percolation theory. The phenomenon of percolation in the composites has been discussed based on the measured changes in electric conductivity and morphology of composites at different concentrations of the filler. The percolation threshold as studied by AC conductivity occurred in the vicinity of 6–8 phr of filler loading. Scanning electron microscope microphotographs showed agglomeration of the filler above this concentration and formation of a continuous network structure. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2009     

Dielectric and dynamic mechanical relaxation behavior of exfoliated nano graphite reinforced flouroelastomer composites

Dynamic mechanical analysis and dielectric relaxation spectra of exfoliated nano graphite reinforced flouroelastomer composites were used to study their relaxation behavior as a function of temperature (−80°C to +40°C) and frequency (0.01 to 10⁵ Hz). The effect of filler loadings on glass transition temperature was marginal for all the composites and T_g value was in the narrow range of 7.8–8.4°C, which has been explained on the basis of relaxation dynamics of polymer chains in the vicinity of fillers. Strain‐dependent dynamical parameters were evaluated at dynamic strain amplitudes of 0.01–10%. The nonlinearity in storage modulus has been explained on the concept of filler‐polymer interaction and filler aggregation of the nano graphite platelets. The variation in real and complex part of impedance with frequency has been studied as a function of filler. The percolation of the nano graphite as studied by conductivity measurements is also reported. POLYM. COMPOS., 2009. © 2008 Society of Plastics Engineers.     

Dielectric properties of epoxy/graphite flakes composites: Influence of loading and surface treatment

Epoxy-rich carbon-based composites are well recognized materials in industries owing to their good mechanical properties and thermal stability. Here, dielectric properties of composites based on bisphenol-A-epoxy resin loaded with 5, 6, 10, and 15 wt% of graphite flakes (GF) have been studied. The frequency and temperature dependence of the dielectric permittivity, dielectric loss, and ac conductivity have been examined in temperature (−103 to 97°C) and frequency (20 Hz–200 kHz) range. Influence of the filler surface chemistry have been studied for composites loaded with 5 wt% GF obtained: (i) under wet milling, without or with adding Triton-100x as a surfactant, or (ii) under dry milling in the presence of KOH. The composite made of epoxy loaded with 5 wt% exfoliated expanded graphite flakes (EEG), was also prepared. The surface treatment with KOH notably increased dielectric constant of the composite, keeping low dielectric loss, while treatment with Triton-100x significantly increased tanδ. The composite loaded with exfoliated expanded graphite shows higher ac conductivity than those obtained with flaky graphite, GF. Possibility to change dielectric properties of the composites without changing the loading content can be used as an approach in tailoring one with desired dielectric properties.     

碳纳米管增强环氧／石墨复合材料的制备与性能研究

采用粉末冶金法制备了碳纳米管增强环氧／石墨复合材料,并研究了酸洗处理对复合材料弯曲强度、硬度和导电性能的影响。结果表明：与未处理碳纳米管相比,酸处理的碳纳米管增加了环氧／石墨复合材料的弯曲强度和硬度,降低了电阻率。酸处理的碳纳米管增强环氧／石墨复合材料的弯曲强度达到21．9MPa,比未添加碳纳米管时提高了近22％;同时复合材料的硬度达到最大值21．7HS,比未添加碳纳米管时提高了近10％;复合材料的电阻率达到了最小值45036μΩ·cm,比未添加碳纳米管时复合材料的电阻率降低了近17％。     

Characterization and mechanical properties of exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets reinforced polyethylene terephthalate/polypropylene composites

Recently, graphene and its derivatives have been used to develop polymer composites with improved or multifunctional properties. Exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets (GNP) reinforced composite materials based on blend of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polypropylene (PP) compatibilized with styrene–ethylene–butylene–styrene‐g‐maleic anhydride is prepared by melt extrusion followed by injection molding. Characterization of the composites' microstructure and morphology was conducted using field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X‐ray diffraction analysis (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Tensile and impact strengths of test specimens were evaluated and the results showed maximum values at 3phr GNP in both the cases. Morphological studies showed that the GNPs were uniformly dispersed within the matrix. Results from XRD analysis showed uniformly dispersed GNPs, which may not have been substantially exfoliated. FTIR spectroscopy did not show any significant change in the peak positions to suggest definitive chemical interaction between GNP and the matrix. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131, 40582.     

Electrical,dielectric, and electromagnetic shielding properties of polypropylene‐graphite composites

The conducting polymer composite material is desired to have a high dielectric constant and high dissipation factor in low and high frequency ranges, so that it can be used in charge storing devices, decoupling capacitors, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding applications. Currently, on‐going research is trying to enhance the dielectric constant of ceramic powder‐polymer, metal powder‐polymer, and nanotube‐polymer composites in the low frequency region. In this article, we present the dielectric properties of polypropylene (PP)‐graphite (Gr) composites in low and radio frequency ranges. Furthermore, the EMI shielding properties of these composites are examined in the radio frequency range. The PP‐Gr composites were prepared by mixing and the hot compression mold technique. The electrical conductivity and dielectric constant of PP‐Gr composites with graphite volume fraction follow the power law model of percolation theory. The percolation threshold of the composites is estimated to be 0.0257 (～ 5wt % of Gr). The current of PP‐Gr composites as a function of voltage shows a nearly ohmic behavior above the percolation threshold. Shore‐D hardness of the composites is decreased with the addition of conducting filler. The PP‐Gr composites exhibit a high dielectric constant and high dissipation factor with the addition of graphite in low frequency and radio frequency regions, so they can be used in the proposed applications. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

Dielectric properties and morphology of polymer composites filled with dispersed iron

The dielectric properties and the structure of various metal–polymer composites, based on a polymer matrix of polyamide (PA), polyethylene (PE), polyoxymethylene (POM), or blend PE/POM filled with dispersed iron (Fe) particles, have been investigated in this work. In PE–Fe, PA–Fe, and POM–Fe composites the filler spatial distribution is random. In the PE/POM–Fe composites, the polymer matrix is two‐phase and the filler particles are localized only in the POM phase, resulting in an ordered distribution of the dispersed filler particles within the blend. The concentration and frequency dependence of the dielectric permittivity, ε′, and the dielectric loss tangent, tanδ, are described in terms of the percolation theory. The experimental values of the critical exponents (namely, s, r, and y) are in good agreement with those predicted by the theory for the composites with random filler distribution. The PE/POM–Fe composites demonstrate low value of the percolation threshold, P_C, and high values of the critical exponents r and y. This is attributed to the specific structure of these composites. A schematic model for the morphology of the composites studied has been proposed. This model explains the peculiar behavior of the PE/POM–Fe composites by assuming ordered distribution of the filler particles in a binary polymer matrix. The proposed model is in good agreement with the results of optical microscopy. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 88: 3013–3020, 2003     

Study on the thermal conductive polyoxymethylene/graphite composites

The thermal conductive composites of polyoxymethylene (POM)/graphite were prepared through four intercalation methods, including melt (MI), solution (SM), pan milling (SMI), and in situ intercalation (IM). For the purpose of improving the interfacial compatibility of POM/graphite, realizing the exfoliation and nano‐dispersion of graphite in POM matrix, the effect of the type and the content of the graphite, the nature of the coupling agents used in graphite modification on the properties of the composites was studied. The results showed that the thermal conductive properties of POM were improved remarkably from the value of 0.36 W/(m K) for neat POM to the value of 1.15 W/(m K) in presence of 30 wt % graphite, and the composites filled with the coupling agent T‐1 or T‐2 surface‐modified colloidal graphite displayed better thermal conductivity. The degree of layers exfoliation of the graphite was enhanced in the order of MI, SM, SMI, and IM. And the composites prepared by SM, SMI, and IM methods presented much more decreased size, more narrow size distribution, thinner overlapped sheets, and better dispersion of the graphite than that prepared by MI method. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2009     

Mechanical and dielectric properties and crystalline behavior of multilayer graphite-filled polyethylene composites

As one of the duplicated cases of ultrathin polymer films, multilayer graphite/polymer composites are of great interests in various applications. Graphite/polyethylene (PE) composites with various layer numbers and graphite particle sizes were prepared by lamination. The mechanical and dielectric properties and crystalline behavior of the composites were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, tensile test, and dielectric strength test. With the same amount of graphite addition, the tensile strength of the composites increases with decreasing layer thickness, but decreases with increasing graphite particle size. The longitudinal tensile strength is greater than the transverse one. The tensile strength of the 3⁶-layer composites with a particle size of 15 μm has enhancements of 34.76 and 68.39% in the longitudinal and transverse directions compared with that of the single-layer pure PE film. The dielectric constant of the composites nonlinearly increases with decreasing layer thickness, while the dielectric loss is independent of this factor. The dielectric constant of the 3⁶-layer composites with a particle size of 15 μm is about two times as large as that of the single-layer pure PE film. The crystalline peak temperature and the crystallinity of the composites increase with the decrease in layer thickness. Coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations were also carried out to understand the experimental observations by getting an insight into the microstructure of the multilayer composites. This work would be helpful for the production of optimized of multilayer graphite/polymer composites by lamination for electric energy storage. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 48131.     

Dielectric properties of polymer/ceramic composites based on thermosetting polymers

Summary A series of thermosetting polymer/ceramic composites were prepared. Three kinds of thermosetting polymers, i.e. cyanate resin, bismaleimide resin, and epoxy resin, were used as matrixes, and BaTiO₃ particles were as fillers. The dielectric properties of these composites were investigated. Experimental data of the dielectric constants were fitted to several theoretical equations in order to obtain the best-fitting equations of the dielectric constants of these composites. The result indicates that the dielectric constants of composites all increase with the increase of BaTiO₃ content. Using bismaleimide resin and epoxy resin as matrixes, the dielectric losses both increase obviously as the amount of BaTiO₃ particles is increased, but the dielectric loss of cyanate/BaTiO₃ composite decreases. With the increase of the frequency, the variation ranges of the dielectric constant and dielectric loss of cyanate/BaTiO₃ composite are both the smallest. The predications of the effective dielectric constants by Lichterecker mixing rule are in good agreement with experiment data.     

Natural graphite reinforced fluoroelastomer composites: Morphological,mechanical, thermal,dielectric, and solvent transport studies

Fluoroelastomer (FKM) composite embedded with natural graphite (NG) was prepared and its thermal, mechanical, dielectric, and solvent transport properties were explored as a function of NG loading. The morphology of the composites was done by AFM, SEM, and TEM analysis, and XRD provides the structural analysis. The composite with 20 phr of NG content showed the highest tensile properties and thermal stability and was supported by fracture surface SEM analysis. Enhancement in polymer-filler interaction in the composite was further confirmed by the increase in T_g value obtained from DSC analysis. The dielectric permittivity value showed tremendous increment by 30 phr of NG addition with decreased dielectric loss. The resistance to solvent uptake with increase in NG loading by the formation of tortuous pathway is also a clear evidence for the exfoliation of the graphite flakes in the FKM matrix. Better inclusion of NG in FKM matrix efficiently enhanced the thermal, mechanical, dielectric and the transport properties of the composites.     

Mechanical and thermal properties of exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets reinforced polyethylene terephthalate/polypropylene composites

Exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets (GNP) reinforced composites materials based on blend of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and polypropylene (PP) were prepared by melt extrusion followed by injection molding. 10 parts per hundred resin (phr) styrene‐ethylene‐butylene‐styrene‐g‐maleic anhydride was added to the base formulation PET/PP (70/30) as a compatibilizer. PET/PP/GNP composites 0–5 phr were prepared and characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis. The morphological studies revealed a homogenous dispersion of GNPs in PET/PP blends up to 3 phr loading after which agglomeration occurred. Flexural strength was enhanced by 80% at 3 phr GNPs loading which was the highest value obtained. Interestingly, the highest value for the impact strength was also recorded at 3 phr loading. The thermal stability of the composites were generally improved at all filler loading with the highest at 3 phr. From the overall results, it is clear that the optimum concentration of GNPs in the PET/PP/GNP system in terms of both mechanical and thermal properties was 3 phr loading. Although, the mechanical and thermal properties of the composites were improved, the FTIR analysis did not reveal any chemical interaction between GNP and the polymer matrix. POLYM. COMPOS., 35:2029–2035, 2014. © 2014 Society of Plastics Engineers     

Comparative study on the exfoliated expanded graphite nanosheet‐PES composites prepared via different compounding method

Composites made of polyethersulfone (PES) reinforced with exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets are fabricated by melt mixing, polymer solution, and coating. Coating is an efficient compounding method emphasized in this research, where expanded graphite (EG) and PES powder are premixed in isopropyl alcohol using sonication to disperse the EG by coating individual PES powder particles. The microstructure and property of EG/PES composites were investigated by X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, thermal gravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetric, and electronic tensile tester. The electrical conductivity was confirmed using electrochemical tester. It is found that the coating method is more effective than the polymer solution and directly melt mixing methods widely used, in terms of increasing the electrical conductivity and lowering the percolation threshold of thermoplastic composites, and enhancing the probability that the large platelet morphology of EG can be preserved in the final composite. The research reported here provides an understanding on how the compounding method used during the fabrication of composites is important to achieving the optimal mechanical properties, thermal properties, electrical conductivity, and percolation threshold. This method should have wide applicability to all thermoplastic matrix composite systems. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012     

Preparation and dielectric properties of sulfonated poly(aryl ether ketone)/acidified graphite nanosheet composites

Percolative dielectric composites of sulfonated poly(aryl ether ketone) (SPAEK) and acidified graphite nanosheets (AGSs) were fabricated by a solution method. The dielectric constant of the as‐prepared composite with 4.01 vol % AGSs was found to be 330 at 1000 Hz; this was a significant increase compared to that of pure SPAEK. Through the calculation, a low percolation threshold of the AGS/SPAEK composite was confirmed at 3.18 vol % (0.0318 volume fraction) AGSs; this was attributed to the large surface area and high conductivity of the AGSs. Additionally, our percolative dielectric composites also exhibited good mechanical performances and good thermostability, with a tensile strength of 71.7 MPa, a tensile modulus of 1.91 GPa, a breaking elongation of 16.4%, and a mass loss temperature at 5% of 336°C. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2014 , 131, 40028.     

Dielectric properties of aluminum–epoxy composites

Dielectric properties of Al–epoxy composites were characterized as a function of composition, frequency, and temperature. The dielectric constant increased smoothly with an increase in the concentration of aluminum. An increase in dielectric constant was also observed with an increase in temperature as well as with a decrease in frequency. In general, dissipation factor values for composites with higher concentrations of aluminum were greater than those with lower volume content of aluminum. Also, the dissipation factor showed an increase both with a decrease in frequency and an increase in temperature. The increase in values of dielectric constant and dissipation factor with an increase in concentration of aluminum was attributed to interfacial polarization. The absence of any discontinuity in the plot of dielectric constant versus composition was ascribed to the absence of continuous aluminum chains in the composition range investigated. The increase in dielectric constant with a rise in temperature was attributed to the segmental mobility of the polymer molecules. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 90: 3602–3608, 2003     

添加剂对炭/石墨复合材料性能的影响

以酚醛树脂为黏结剂,石油焦、石墨为原料,分别添加磷酸氢二钠、硼酸、碳化硅,在1 100℃下热处理,制备出炭/石墨复合材料,并考察了其机械性能、微观结构和热性能。研究表明:经过焙烧后,炭/石墨复合材料中的添加剂起到增强颗粒间键合能力,提高炭/石墨复合材料机械强度的作用。同时,硼酸、碳化硅可以在炭/石墨复合材料表面形成抗氧化物质,使其具有更好的抗氧化能力,起始氧化温度提高180℃,终了氧化温度提高了200℃。     

Dielectric properties of high coercivity barium ferrite–natural rubber composites

The effect of frequency, temperature, and BaFe₁₂O₁₉ (BF) content on the dielectric constant $ \acute\varepsilon $ , dielectric loss ε″, and tan δ were studied for barium ferrite—natural rubber composites (RFC). The dielectric constant for barium ferrite was related to the preparation method, meanwhile the dielectric constant of natural rubber (NR) is relatively large compared to the theoretical value. The results showed that $ \acute\varepsilon $ , ε″, and tan δ for RFC decrease as the frequency increases, however, at higher frequencies, the effect significantly weakens. At low ferrite loading, the dielectric properties are strongly influenced by BF content. Strong correlation between magnetic initial permeability and dielectric constant for hard magnetic material polymer composites was also observed. Increasing the content of barium ferrite in NR matrix enhances both ε″ and tan δ. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012     

Regenerated cellulose nanocomposites reinforced with exfoliated graphite nanosheets using BMIMCL ionic liquid

Green nanocomposites of regenerated cellulose/exfoliated graphite nanosheets films with low nanofiller loadings were prepared using environmentally benign 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (BMIMCl) ionic liquid. X-ray diffraction revealed well developed intercalated nanocomposites. The tensile strength and Young's modulus of the prepared nanocomposites were increased by 97.5% and 172% respectively when 0.75 wt.% and 1 wt.% exfoliated graphite nanosheets were added. The results were validated using the Halpin–Tsai model. The exfoliated graphite nanosheets were unidirectionally aligned in the regenerated cellulose parallel to the surface of the nanocomposites as revealed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). Also, the TEM and FESEM revealed uniform dispersion of the exfoliated graphite nanosheets and good interaction between the nanofillers and the matrix. The addition of the exfoliated graphite nanosheets enhanced the thermal stability and reduced the water absorption and diffusivity of the nanocomposites.     

高密度聚乙烯导电复合材料介电性能的研究

用熔融共混和热压工艺制备了CB/HDPE,MWNT/HDPE聚合物基复合材料,研究了填料体积含量,测试电压,填料形貌尺寸对复合体系介电性能的影响.实验表明,当导电填料含量达到渗流阈值附近时复合材料的介电常数达到最大,测试电压达到一定值时,渗流阈值附近的复合材料介电损耗会迅速增加,相同填料体积含量的MWNT/HDPE复合体系比CB/HDPE体系具有更高的介电常数,利用渗流理论、Maxwell-Wagner界面极化效应和微电容模型解释了实验现象.     

Preparation and properties of T300 carbon fiber‐reinforced thermoplastic polyimide composites

In this study, a series of T300 carbon fiber‐reinforced polyimide (CFRPI) composites were prepared by laminating premolding polyimide (PI) films with unidirectional carbon fiber (CF) layers. On the basis of PI systems design, the effect of CF volume fraction, processing conditions, and PI molecular structure on the properties of CFRPI composites was studied in detail. In addition, two kinds of nano‐particles, including carbon nano‐tube (CNT) and SiO₂ were filled into the premolding PI films with different concentrations. And the effect of nano‐particles on the properties of CFRPI composites was also investigated. The surface characteristic of T300 CF was measured by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The properties of premolding PI film and CFRPI composites were measured by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMTA), SANS testing machine, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and so forth. These experimental results showed that the properties of CFRPI composites were mainly affected by the premolding PI film and molding condition. The change of CF volume fraction from 55% to 65% took little effect on the mechanical properties of CFRPI composites. In addition, the incorporation of nano‐particle SiO₂ could further improve the properties of CFRPI composites, but CNT hardly improved the properties of CFRPI composites. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 102: 646–654, 2006