Effective Practical Solutions for De-Icing of Automotive Component.

ABSTRACT: Carbon Nanotube (CNTs)-based masterbatches have been mixed with thermoplastic polymers currently used to manufacture automotive components. These mixtures have been tailored to integrate an effective heating function in the materials. The manufacturing method for composite compounding and processing conditions significantly affects the electrical resistivity of the developed materials. The resistivity of the material can be controlled within tight tolerances sufficient to meet automotive requirements. The optimal compounding parameters of the melt process technologies were defined to obtain uniform filler dispersion and distribution. Heating and de-icing tests were performed on sheet specimens with optimized CNT content and electrical conductivity suitable for effective electro-thermal beh

SUBMITTER: Tinti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9457547 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature