Preparation of PP/SCF thermally conductive composites with forced-assembled networks by multiple injection compression molding

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

A mini review on factors affecting network in thermally enhanced polymer composites: filler content, shape, size, and tailoring methods

Xiaoxiang He et al.

Summary: The thermal conductivity of polymer composites is greatly affected by the types, sizes, and shapes of fillers in the filler network, and there are ongoing advancements in approaches to tailor the filler networks.

ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Polymer Science

A facile approach to fabricate flexible capacitance sensor based on Spatial Confining Forced Network Assembly method for detecting and analyzing large deformation of damping rubber

Xiaofeng Bai et al.

Summary: In this study, a flexible capacitive sensor was developed to efficiently estimate the aging status of rubber damping. The sensor can bear high loads, large deformations, and has a long cycle life. A modified aging status prediction model based on the signal of the sensor was proposed.

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE (2022)

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Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Thermally conductive polymer nanocomposites for filament-based additive manufacturing

Basel Almuallim et al.

Summary: This review presents the principles of designing high thermal conductive polymer nanocomposites and summarizes the factors affecting thermal conductivity. It also explores the potential applications of polymer nanocomposites in AM technologies.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE (2022)

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Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Synergistic enhanced thermal conductivity of polydimethylsiloxane composites via introducing SCF and hetero-structured GB@rGO hybrid fillers

Hao Zhang et al.

Summary: In this study, a short carbon fiber/glass bubble coated reduced graphite oxide/polydimethylsiloxane (SCF/GB@rGO/PDMS) composite with outstanding comprehensive performances was fabricated using spatial confining forced network assembly method (SCFNA). The composite exhibited high thermal conductivity, excellent electrical conductivity, and superior mechanical properties. In thermal interface material tests, the composite sample showed significantly higher heat transfer capacity compared to commercial thermal grease.

ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Significant Reduction of Interfacial Thermal Resistance and Phonon Scattering in Graphene/Polyimide Thermally Conductive Composite Films for Thermal Management

Kunpeng Ruan et al.

Summary: This study characterized and analyzed the aminated graphene oxide/polyimide thermally conductive composite films, demonstrating that amination can optimize interfaces, reduce phonon scattering, and interfacial thermal resistance, ultimately enhancing thermal conductivity. The composite films showed significant heat dissipation performance and efficient thermal management capabilities after processing.

RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Highly Thermally Conductive 3D Printed Graphene Filled Polymer Composites for Scalable Thermal Management Applications

Haichang Guo et al.

Summary: The combination of 3D printing and 2D materials such as graphene enables infinite possibilities for hierarchically aligned structure programming, resulting in enhanced thermal conductivity in composite materials.

ACS NANO (2021)

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Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Effect of film types on thermal response, cellular structure, forming defects and mechanical properties of combined in-mold decoration and microcellular injection molding parts

Wei Guo et al.

Summary: Different types of polymer films were studied for their impact on the thermal response, cellular structure, forming defects, and mechanical properties in the IMD/MIM process. The results showed that film types had no significant effect on cell size in the transition layer and mechanical properties of the parts, but had noticeable differences in offset distance and warpage of the parts.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Boosted Mechanical Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting of Polyvinylidene Fluoride/Barium Titanate Composite Porous Foam Based on Three-Dimensional Printing and Foaming Technology

Cheng Yang et al.

Summary: This research developed a green and convenient method for constructing piezoelectric energy harvesters with a 3D porous structure of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)/barium titanate (BaTiO3) using supercritical carbon dioxide foaming (Sc-CO2) and selective laser sintering. The 3D structure combined with the porous structure maximized the stress-strain effect and improved the piezoelectric output capability, achieving high output performance that exceeded most known PVDF/BaTiO3 energy harvesters.

ACS OMEGA (2021)

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Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Highly Thermal Conductive Poly(vinyl alcohol) Composites with Oriented Hybrid Networks: Silver Nanowire Bridged Boron Nitride Nanoplatelets

Gui Yang et al.

Summary: In this study, highly thermally conductive PVA/BNNS@AgNW composites were fabricated by combining electrospinning and spraying techniques, showing excellent thermal conductivity and electrical insulating properties for potential applications in electrical packaging and thermal management.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Epoxy Composites with High Thermal Conductivity by Constructing Three-Dimensional Carbon Fiber/Carbon/Nickel Networks Using an Electroplating Method

Ying Wang et al.

Summary: The study highlights the importance of improving the thermal conductivity of materials to enhance the service life of electronic components, particularly for products in the electronic information industry such as light-emitting diodes and mobile phones. The research prepared CF/C/Ni composite materials with a three-dimensional continuous network structure and fabricated CF/C/Ni/epoxy composite materials using electroplating deposition method, effectively enhancing their thermal conductivity for industrial production and high-tech fields.

ACS OMEGA (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Scalable ultrarobust thermoconductive nonflammable bioinspired papers of graphene nanoplatelet crosslinked aramid nanofibers for thermal management and electromagnetic shielding

Minh Canh Vu et al.

Summary: This study presents a novel approach to fabricate mass-scalable ultrarobust graphene nanoplatelet cross-linked aramid nanofiber papers with excellent mechanical and thermal properties. The papers demonstrate high strength, modulus, toughness, folding endurance, thermal conductivity, and EMI shielding effectiveness. These multifunctional papers show great potential for practical applications in advanced thermal management materials for autonomous cars, air vehicles, and wearable devices.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Flexible thermally conductive and electrically insulating silicone rubber composite films with BNNS@Al2O3 fillers

Han Yan et al.

Summary: In this study, thermally conductive fillers with high thermal conductivity coefficients were prepared by combining alumina with boron nitride nanosheets, which were used to create flexible thermally conductive and electrically insulating composite films. These films exhibited excellent thermal conductivity and mechanical properties.

ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS (2021)

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Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Multi-factor analysis on thermal conductive property of metal-polymer composite microstructure heat exchanger

Jian Zhuang et al.

Summary: The thermal conductive properties of metal-polymer composite microstructure heat exchangers were systematically studied, showing the potential to provide the same thermal dissipation performance as conventional heat exchangers but with only one-fifth of the spatial volume. Both experimental and numerical methods were used in the study, and the results were in good agreement.

ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS (2021)

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Article Engineering, Chemical