Abstract :
Processability and thermal stability have historically been the two major limitations in the use of inherently conducting polymers. Recent innovations now allow the successful use of inherently conducting polymers in various thermoplastic compounds. These materials exhibit useful electrical properties suitable for optimal ESD protection. Thermoplastic compounds have been developed for injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion processing in polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene. Potential applications include but are not limited to tote boxes and bins, cases, containers, blown film, strapping, or thermo formed sheet where protection from electrostatic discharge is required.
Keywords :
blow moulding; conducting polymers; electrostatic discharge; extrusion; injection moulding; thermal stability; blow molding; conducting polymers; electrical properties; electrostatic discharge; extrusion processing; injection molding; optimal ESD protection material; polyethylene; polypropylene; polystyrene; thermal stability; thermo formed sheet; thermoplastic compounds; tote boxes; Conducting materials; Electrostatic discharge; Injection molding; Polyethylene; Polymers; Protection; Sheet materials; Technological innovation; Thermal conductivity; Thermal stability;
