Title :
Electrofunctional polymer nanocomposites
Author :
Rebord, G. ; Hansrisuk, N. ; Lindsay, B. ; Lekakou, C. ; Reed, G.T. ; Watts, J.F.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng. & Phys. Sci. (FEPS), Univ. of Surrey, Guildford
Abstract :
This is a study of electrofunctional nanocomposites based on multi wall carbon nanotubes dispersed in a compliant polymer matrix. The study considers the dispersion of nanotubes, the processing of the polymer matrix and different compositions. The nanocomposite samples were tested in terms of electrical conductivity, relative permittivity and actuation under voltage. Finite element simulations of actuation were validated with the experimental data and were used in parametric studies to explore the application of these electrofunctional nanocomposites in the areas of actuating displays and artificial muscles for biomedical applications.
Keywords :
carbon nanotubes; conducting polymers; electrical conductivity; finite element analysis; nanocomposites; nanotechnology; permittivity; C; actuating displays; artificial muscles; biomedical applications; electrical conductivity; electrofunctional polymer nanocomposites; finite element simulations; multiwall carbon nanotubes; polymer matrix; relative permittivity; Carbon nanotubes; Conductivity; Displays; Finite element methods; Nanocomposites; Parametric study; Permittivity; Polymers; Testing; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics System-Integration Technology Conference, 2008. ESTC 2008. 2nd
Conference_Location :
Greenwich
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2813-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2814-4
DOI :
10.1109/ESTC.2008.4684561
