Highly Conductive, Melt Processable Polymer Composites Based on Nickel and Low Melting Eutectic Metal
Abstract
Highly conductive polymers are difficult to process utilizing standard polymer approaches. This report describes a polymer composite loaded with a eutectic metal that is molten during melt processing along with a more traditional Nickel particulate filler. Conductivities over 300 S/cm were achieved, and 60 vol% metals loading was processable with a single screw extruder. The addition of the Nickel particulate was critical for maintaining eutectic dispersion. We anticipate that this approach will facilitate the implementation of conductive polymers into a broader variety of practical applications, due to the enhanced compatibility with standard polymer processing techniques such as extrusion, melt mixing, and resin transfer-molding operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA526676
Entities
People
- Joseph L. Lenhart
- Lisa Ann Mondy
- Lothar F. Bieg
- Phillip J. Cole
- Randy A. Mrozek
- Rekha R. Rao
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory