Graphite as an electrically conductive indicator of ancient crustal-scale fluid flow within mineral systems

Preparation and properties of electrically conductive PPS/expanded graphite nanocomposites

Nanocomposites based on poly (phenylene sulfide) (PPS) and expanded graphite (EG) or ultrasonicated EG (S-EG) were prepared by melt blending. Morphologies of the nanocomposites were examined using both SEM and TEM. Electrical conductivity and thermal stability of PPS were notably enhanced by the introduction of EG. The percolation threshold values are 1 wt% (S-EG) and 2 wt% (EG) for PPS/S-EG an...

Reactive Fluid Flow and Applications to Diagenesis, Mineral Deposits, and Crustal Rocks PERSONS IN CHARGE:

Project Description: Theoretical modeling of coupled fluid flow and chemical reactions, involving kinetics, has been employed to understand the differences between equilibrium, steady-state, and non-steady-state behavior of the chemical evolution of open fluid-rock systems. The numerical codes developed in this project treat multi-component, finite-rate reactions combined with advective and dis...

6 an Introduction to Electrically Conductive Adhesives

Electrically Conductive Adhesives

Electrically conductive adhesives are being used in electronic packaging for several decades. A brief review of the dynamic development of conductive adhesives under the influence of the miniaturization, the adaptation of environmental friendly manufacturing processes is presented. With respect to the importance of isotropically conductive adhesives (ICA), a new contact model to analyze the pri...

Polyethylene/Clay/Graphite Nanocomposites as Potential Materials for Preparation of Reinforced Conductive Natural Gas Transfer Pipes

A series of high-density polyethylene/Cloisite 20A/graphite nanocomposites were prepared via melt blending for the production of polymeric pipes for natural gas transfer. The microstructural, mechanical, thermal, electrical and barrier properties of prepared nanocomposites were investigated. An intercalated morphology was observed for prepared nanocomposites. Improved mechanical properties ...