Dielectric and Electromagnetic Behavior of Conductive Nanocomposites Polymers: PP/MWCNT Investigations for EMI Applications

Abstract:

The paper highlights the most important dielectric features for some nanocomposites polymer matrix based on polypropylene (PP) with insertion of carbon nanotubes multi-walled (MWCNTs). The dielectric characteristics analyzed are the real permittivity and dielectric losses of the sample based on PP with 5% insertion of MWCNTs. The measurements are made in a range of frequency between 1 MHz to 3 GHz. The composite form was also analyzed through computer modeling and simulation and electromagnetic properties for EMC shielding applications are also considered. PP/MWCNTs composite with shielding effectiveness of 15-20 dB was investigated through modeling and simulation at about 5% MWCNTs filling. Shielding mechanism was estimated by calculating the total shielding effectiveness (SE) into absorption and reflection loss. PP/MWCNTs composite indicates a shielding mostly by absorption mechanism; therefore it also can be used in other microwave applications or like a radar absorbing material. The effect of MWCNTs affects the electrical conductivity of the nanocomposite. The proposed material shows some interesting electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) properties and promises better performance using different amounts of MWCNTs.

• Periodical: Advanced Engineering Forum (Volumes 8-9)
• Pages: 353-360
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AEF.8-9.353
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Ştefan Ursache, Romeo Cristian Ciobanu, Vlad Scarlatache, Andrei Niagu
• Keywords: Computer Simulation, Conductive Fillers, Dielectric Losses, Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT), Permittivity, Polymer Composite, Shielding

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