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Recent progress on improving the mechanical, thermal and electrical conductivity properties of polyimide matrix composites from nanofillers perspective for technological applications

  • Victor Ekene Ogbonna EMAIL logo , A. Patricia I. Popoola , Olawale M. Popoola and Samson O. Adeosun
Published/Copyright: August 23, 2021
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Journal of Polymer Engineering
From the journal Journal of Polymer Engineering Volume 41 Issue 9

Abstract

The adoption of polymer nanocomposites in the design/manufacturing of parts for engineering and technological applications showcases their outstanding properties. Among the polymer nanocomposites, polyimide (PI) nanocomposites have attracted much attention as a composite material capable of withstanding mechanical, thermal and electrical stresses, hence engineered for use in harsh environments. However, the nanocomposites are limited to the application area that demands conduction polymer and polymer composites due to the low electrical conductivity of PI. Although, there has been advancement in improving the mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of PI nanocomposites. Thus, the review focuses on recent progress on improving the mechanical, thermal and electrical conductivity properties of PI nanocomposites via the incorporation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene and graphene oxide (GO) fillers into the PI matrix. The review summarises the influence of CNTs, graphene and GO on the mechanical and conductivity properties of PI nanocomposites. The authors ended the review with advancement, challenges and recommendations for future improvement of PI reinforced conductive nanofillers composites. Therefore, the review study proffers an understanding of the improvement and selection of PI nanocomposites material for mechanical, thermal and electrical conductivity applications. Additionally, in the area of conductive polymer nanocomposites, this review will also pave way for future study.

Keywords: electrical conductivity; mechanical properties; nanofillers; polyimide; polyimide nanocomposites
Corresponding author: Victor Ekene Ogbonna, Chemical, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, P.M.B X680, Pretoria, South Africa, E-mail:

Funding source: Tshwane University of Technology

  1. Author contributions: All the authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this submitted manuscript and approved submission.

  2. Research funding: The authors wish to thank the Centre for Energy and Electric Power, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) South Africa for financial support in the course of this study.

  3. Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest regarding this article.

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Received: 2021-06-04
Accepted: 2021-07-31
Published Online: 2021-08-23
Published in Print: 2021-10-26

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