Microstructured polymer composites with enhanced thermal and electrical conduction capabilities

Daniel K. Moeller; Yuri M. Shkel

doi:10.1117/12.543272

29 July 2004 Microstructured polymer composites with enhanced thermal and electrical conduction capabilities

Daniel K. Moeller, Yuri M. Shkel

Proceedings Volume 5388, Smart Structures and Materials 2004: Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.543272
Event: Smart Structures and Materials, 2004, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

This paper introduces polymer composites with locally micro-tailored electric and thermal conductive properties. We concentrate on specially designed orthotropic composites that have modified thermal properties in one preferable direction. This preferable direction can vary from region to region in the composite part to fulfill design objectives. Required local micro-tailoring and optimization of structure for given thermal applications is achieved by exposing liquid polymer suspensions to an electric field and then curing the obtained structure. We present testing results for epoxy resin with various fillers including graphite, silica etc. Obtained orthotropic composites are tested for mechanical and thermal and electrical properties. Elastic modulus, thermal expansion, and thermal conduction are measured for various compositions, directions and degree of orthotropy. The potential of obtained materials for electronic, aerospace and automotive applications are briefly discussed.

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Daniel K. Moeller and Yuri M. Shkel "Microstructured polymer composites with enhanced thermal and electrical conduction capabilities", Proc. SPIE 5388, Smart Structures and Materials 2004: Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies, (29 July 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.543272

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