Abstract
Novel nanocomposites of poly (ether-ketone) (PEK) reinforced with carbon-coated Nickel nanoparticles (CCNi) were synthesized through a sequential process involving cost-effective ball milling and hot compaction. Scanning electron microscopy revealed an excellent dispersion and a three-dimensional network of CCNi nanoparticles in the matrix, causing a significant improvement in the electrical conductivity and electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (SE). Carbon coating of about 5 nm thick over Ni nanoparticle probably helps in uniform dispersion, avoids its oxidation and reduces its agglomeration in the matrix. An exceptionally low percolation threshold of 2.1 vol.% CCNi was found, and eight-orders of magnitude enhancement in the dc-electrical conductivity was achieved. The highest dc- and ac-electrical conductivities achieved were more than 0.01 S cm−1 at 5.89 vol.% CCNi nanoparticles content which were the highest values amongst reported Ni-filled polymer composites and comparable with those of carbon nanotubes filled PEK nanocomposites. Electromagnetic interference SE of the CCNi/PEK nanocomposites was measured in the X-band, and a total SE (SET) of 17.52 dB was obtained for 5.89 vol.% CCNi reinforced PEK nanocomposite.
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