The conducting behavior and stability of conducting polymer composites.: An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science

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From the author: Results of measurements of the electrical conductivity of low density polyethylene/polypyrrole and polystyrene/polypyrrole composites are reported. It is observed that the electrical conductivity of the composite vs. concentration follows the power law predicted by the percolation theory. The manufacturing process influences the homogeneity of the composite at microscopic scale and thus the percolation threshold. Annealing studies show that the stability of the electrical conductivity of the composite is related to the thermal expansion of the polymers and the relaxation of the polymer chains. The decrease of the electrical conductivity of the composite is attributed to the interruption of the percolation path.

Citation Details
Title: The conducting behavior and stability of conducting polymer composites.
Author: X.B. Chen
Publication:Polymer Engineering and Science (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 1995
Publisher: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
Volume: v35 Issue: n8 Page: p637(5)

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