Optimization of the Mechanical, Electrical, and Electromagnetic Shielding Properties of Thermoplastic/Graphene Composites.

PROJECT COST:

230 000$

PRIMA CONTRIBUTION:

46 000$

PROJECT DETAILS:

Adding carbon-based additives to polymers can lead to significant changes in their electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties. Graphene—the name given to a carbon derivative that takes the form of a layered structure in which carbon atoms are arranged in a hexagonal pattern—possesses exceptional properties that allow for a significant alteration of the properties of the host polymers into which it is incorporated, particularly their electrical properties.
This project involves the development of polymer composites containing graphene—and other nanoparticles for comparison purposes—for various applications such as semiconductor screens for power cables, electromagnetic shielding coatings, and resistive field-control materials for electrical engineering applications, particularly those subject to unconventional electrical stresses such as high-voltage direct-current applications. This project encompasses both the fabrication and characterization of these composites, with the characterization ranging from electrical properties to thermal, mechanical, and rheological properties, as well as the characterization of the composites’ microstructure and the impact of this microstructure on macroscopic properties.