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Multifunctional Elastomer Nanocomposites based on EPDM and Carbon Nanotubes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

Paola Ciselli ,
Lan Lu ,
James JC Busfield  and
Ton Peijs
Paola Ciselli
Affiliation:
pciselli@mmm.com, Queen Mary University of London, Centre for Materials Research, London, United Kingdom
Lan Lu
Affiliation:
l.lan@qmul.ac.uk, Queen Mary University of London, Centre for Materials Research, London, United Kingdom
James JC Busfield
Affiliation:
j.busfield@qmul.ac.uk, Queen Mary University of London, Centre for Materials Research, London, United Kingdom
Ton Peijs
Affiliation:
t.peijs@qmul.ac.uk, Queen Mary University of London, Centre for Materials Research, London, United Kingdom
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Abstract

Elastomeric composites based on Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer (EPDM) filled with multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) have been prepared, showing improved mechanical properties as compared to the pure EPDM matrix. The results have been discussed using the Guth model. The main focus of the study was on the electrical behavior of the nanocomposites, in view of possible sensor applications. A linear relation has been found between conductivity and deformations up to 10% strain, which means that such materials could be used for applications such as strain or pressure sensors. Cyclic experiments were conducted to establish whether the linear relation was reversible, which is an important requirement for sensor materials.

Keywords

polymernanoscalesensor
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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1143: Symposium KK – Transport Properties in Polymer Nanocomposites , 2008 , 1143-KK02-05
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2009

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