Preparing of Heatable, CNT-Functionalized Polymer Membranes for Application in Textile Composites

Abstract:

The electrically induced heating of textile composite materials is already applied in the clothing and outdoor use. However, making thin, flexible and washable heating layers remains a challenge. Based on various polymers thin electrically heatable polymer sheets were developed using multi-walled carbon nanotubes as electrically conductive fillers in silicone, polyurethane as well as polyvinylchloride. To prepare the membranes a knife coating process was applied. The viscosity of the polymer masses, the particle alignment, the percolation as well as the electrically and heating properties of the membranes were investigated.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 825-826)
• Pages: 67-74
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.825-826.67
• Online since: July 2015
• Authors: Kristin Trommer*, Bernd Morgenstern, Carina Petzold
• Keywords: Carbon Nanotubes, Electrical Conductivity, Heatable Surface, Polymer Membranes

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