Development of novel multifunctional biobased polymer composites with tailored conductive network of micro-and-nano-fillers

Effect of filler arrangement and networking of hexagonal boron nitride on the conductivity of new thermal management polymeric composites

“…Theoretical density of 100% pure hBN is 2.28 , however the maximum observed density of hBN is around 2.1 [21]. As illustrated in Figure 3 with PLA, PA and PPS [22][23][24][25]. As shown in Figure 4, hBN platelets are arranged in planes perpendicular to the applied compression force which is the most stable position against the applied compression force.…”

Design of thermal hybrid composites based on liquid crystal polymer and hexagonal boron nitride fiber network in polylactide matrix

“…The challenge is to find suitable applications, design new composite products and improve bio‐based polymer properties. This will create larger demand for mass production of green polymers and decrease the dependency to oil‐based products …”

“…This will create larger demand for mass production of green polymers and decrease the dependency to oil-based products. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13] We have shown in our previous studies 14,15 that we can develop thermal composites by individually mixing hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) in liquid crystal polymer (LCP) or PLA polymer matrices which has increased the thermal conductivity. However, if we can reach the proper alignments of hBN into the polymer matrix instead of the random dispersion of these micro fillers that will further increase the effective thermal conductivities of the composites while maintaining the mechanical properties.…”