Electrically conductive Polymers with CNT's

Carbon nanotubes (CNT’s) consist of one or more graphite layers, which curl in the synthesis to tubes. Because of their morphology, the CNT's are characterized by their extremely high electrical conductivity. The mechanical properties such as tensile strength and modulus of the CNT are outstanding.

In order to make plastics electrically conductive the CNT's have to be completely dispersed homogeneously in the plastic matrix. The general advantage of CNT's in comparison to carbon black is the low concentration needed to achieve electrical conductivity in polymers. This outcomes with lower melt viscosity and improved mechanical properties. The processing of CNT master batches and compounds is possible on conventional processing machines.

The CNT's can be incorporated into any number of polymeric materials. Among others we offer the following products:

• PC (poly carbonate)
• PEEK (poly ether ether ketone)
• PPO (polyphenylene oxide)
• PPS (polyphenylene sulfide)
• PPT (polybutylene terephthalate)