Electrically conductive polymer composite containing hybrid graphene nanoplatelets and carbon nanotubes: synergistic effect and tunable conductivity anisotropy

Synergistic Effect of Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene on Diopside Scaffolds

A synergetic effect between carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene on diopside (Di) scaffolds was demonstrated. 3D network architecture in the matrix was formed through the 1D CNTs inlaid among the 2D graphene platelets (GNPs). The mechanical properties of the CNTs/GNPs/Di scaffolds were significantly improved compared with the CNTs/Di scaffolds and GNPs/Di scaffolds. In addition, the scaffolds e...

The Electrical Properties of Hybrid Composites Based on Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes with Graphite Nanoplatelets

In the present work, we have investigated the concentration dependences of electrical conductivity of monopolymer composites with graphite nanoplatelets or multiwall carbon nanotubes and hybrid composites with both multiwall carbon nanotubes and graphite nanoplatelets. The latter filler was added to given systems in content of 0.24 vol%. The content of multiwall carbon nanotubes is varied from ...

Percolation Threshold of Polymer Nanocomposites Containing Graphite Nanoplatelets and Carbon Nanotubes

An improved analytical model is developed based on an interparticle distance concept, to predict the percolation threshold of conducting polymer composites containing graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). GNPs are modeled as well-dispersed, disc-shaped cylinders, while CNTs were modeled as either well-dispersed sticks or sphere-shaped CNT agglomerates with a higher CNT conc...

Screen-Printed Resistive Pressure Sensors Containing Graphene Nanoplatelets and Carbon Nanotubes

Polymer composites with nanomaterials such as graphene nanoplatelets and carbon nanotubes are a new group of materials with high application possibilities in printed and flexible electronics. In this study such carbon nanomaterials were used as a conductive phase in polymer composites. Pastes with dispersed nanomaterials in PMMA and PVDF vehicles were screen printed on flexible substrates, and ...

Electrically Tunable Nanoporous Carbon Hybrid Actuators