Abstract
Conducting rubber composites of ethylene propylene diene M-class rubber (EPDM) were prepared with multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and organo-clay, Cloisite® 15A to develop flexible strain sensitive materials. The composites were prepared with a constant amount of organo-clay and various amounts of MWCNTs from 5 to 50 wt.%. Organo-clay led to improved dispersion of MWCNTs in the rubber matrix. Upon increasing the MWCNT contents, the tensile strength, stiffness and electrical conductivity of the composites increased significantly but the elongation at break decreased in the EPDM/MWCNT composites. The organo-clay was able to improve tensile strength, stiffness, elongation at break and electrical conductivity of the composites. The non-symmetric linear resistance change was observed by the composites under deformation.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
