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Graphitic Carbon Powders for Polymer Applications

Encyclopedia of Polymers and Composites

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Definition

Graphite is the most common allotrope of carbon and is characterized by good electrical, thermal, and lubricating properties. Graphite powders are suitable fillers to improve the conductivity and tribological properties of polymer composites.

Introduction

There is growing interest in polymer compounds for several applications in the frame of metal replacement in automotive and other industries. The advantages of plastic parts versus metal parts are reduced weight, lower cost, design flexibility, durability (low corrosion), and shorter production times. Depending on the final application, there are different requirements in terms of mechanical properties, thermal stability, and electrical and thermal conductivity. Such requirements can be fulfilled by appropriate choice of polymer and filler types.

Carbon-based fillers are promising candidates for multifunctional polymer compounds. Carbon is present in nature or can be synthetized in different forms. Well-known allotropes...

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  1. Imerys Graphite & Carbon Switzerland Ltd, Strada Industriale 12, 6743, Bodio, TI, Switzerland

    Raffaele Gilardi, Daniele Bonacchi & Michael E. Spahr

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Gilardi, R., Bonacchi, D., Spahr, M.E. (2015). Graphitic Carbon Powders for Polymer Applications. In: Palsule, S. (eds) Encyclopedia of Polymers and Composites. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37179-0_33-2

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