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Electrically conductive multiphase polymer blend carbon‐based composites
Author(s) -
Brigandi Paul J.,
Cogen Jeffrey M.,
Pearson Raymond A.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
polymer engineering and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.503
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1548-2634
pISSN - 0032-3888
DOI - 10.1002/pen.23530
Subject(s) - materials science , carbon black , composite material , percolation (cognitive psychology) , composite number , polymer , electrical conductor , percolation threshold , carbon nanotube , rheology , conductive polymer , graphene , carbon fibers , epoxy , electrical resistivity and conductivity , polymer blend , nanotechnology , copolymer , natural rubber , engineering , neuroscience , electrical engineering , biology
The present review focuses on summarizing key advances made on controlling polymer blend morphology to improve electrical conductivity in carbon‐based polymer composite materials, including those based on carbon black, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. Fundamentals for controlling polymer morphology and the distribution of conductive fillers in various polymer composite systems and the impact on the electrical, rheological, mechanical, and thermal properties are reviewed. The concept of triple percolation and its beneficial effect on electrical conductivity is then reviewed. A high level overview of key theories and mechanisms related to phase morphology, percolation, and conductive properties in polymer composites is provided. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 54:1–16, 2014. © 2013 Society of Plastics Engineers