High dielectric permittivity elastomers from well-dispersed expanded graphite in low concentrations

Anders Egede Daugaard, Suzan Sager Hassouneh, Malgorzata Kostrzewska, Anca Gabriela Bejenariu, Anne Ladegaard Skov

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Abstract

The development of elastomer materials with a high dielectric permittivity has attracted increased interest over the last years due to their use in for example dielectric electroactive polymers. For this particular use, both the electrically insulating properties - as well as the mechanical properties of the elastomer - have to be tightly controlled in order not to destroy favorable elastic properties by the addition of particles. In the following, expanded graphite in low concentrations (up to 5 wt%) are investigated as a possible candidate as filler materials in very soft elastomers, which by the addition of traditional fillers in the necessary amounts would either lose their stability or their softness. Furthermore the influence of several mixing procedures on the electrical and mechanical properties is investigated. © 2013 SPIE.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE : The International Society for Optical Engineering
Number of pages11
Volume8687
PublisherSPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering
Publication date2013
Article number868729
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventElectroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices 2013 - Town & Country Resort and Convention Center, San Diego, California, United States
Duration: 11 Mar 201314 Mar 2013

Conference

ConferenceElectroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices 2013
LocationTown & Country Resort and Convention Center
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, California
Period11/03/201314/03/2013
SeriesProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
ISSN0277-786X

Keywords

  • Capacitance
  • Conducting polymers
  • Elastomers
  • Electroactive polymer actuators
  • Fillers
  • Graphite
  • Mechanical properties
  • Permittivity
  • Plastics
  • Electric properties

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