Electromagnetic Interference Shielding of Graphite/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Composites

Dispersion of graphite within the acrylonitrile butadiene styrene matrix demonstrates enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding of composites through the use of tumble mixing technique. A shielding effectiveness of 60 dB with 15 wt % of graphite has been achieved. D shore hardness data revealed a little decrease in hardness of composites with rise in graphite content. DC conductivity measurements revealed a fairly low percolation threshold at 3 wt A of graphite. The conductivity exhibited by 15 wt % composite is 1.66 x 10(-1) S/cm. These composites are fit for use as an effective and convenient EMI shielding material because of easy processing, better hardness, light weight, and, reasonable shielding efficiency. (C) 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 120: 1100-1105, 2011