Polymers and Polymer Composites

PROPERTIES OF METAL FIBRE FILLED THERMOPLASTICS AS CANDIDATES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING

April 1, 2001 By: Tan S T; Zhang M Q; Rong M Z; Zeng H M; Zhao F M Research article

Title: PROPERTIES OF METAL FIBRE FILLED THERMOPLASTICS AS CANDIDATES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING
Page Range: p.257-262
Author(s): Tan S T; Zhang M Q; Rong M Z; Zeng H M; Zhao F M
File size: 495K
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Journal: Polymers and Polymer Composites
Issue Year: ppc
Volume: 9
Issue No: No. 4

Abstract
Polypropylene based conductive composites were produced using stainless steel fibres as the fillers, and tests were carried out to determine the electrical conductivity, mechanical properties and EMI shielding effectiveness of the composites. The incorporation of stainless steel fibres into PP resulted in inferior mechanical properties, but increased conductivity. Using a blend of PP and PP-g-maleic anhydride instead of PP as the matrix, proved to be effective in balancing the overall properties and meeting the requirements of EMI shielding materials. 13 refs.


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