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Fabrication of 2D nanomaterial reinforced co-continuous binary blend composites for thermal management and EMI shielding applications

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Polymer nanocomposites have garnered significant interest for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding applications due to their lightweight, anticorrosive and tunable properties. Employing the solution blending technique, we have developed a composite material comprising an 80wt% EMA (Ethylene–Methyl Acrylate) and 20wt% TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) co-continuous blend. The incorporation of Reduced Graphene Oxide (RGO) as a conductive filler is achieved through precise confinement within the EMA phase of the polymer matrix. The selective placement of the RGO nanosheets within the EMA phase results in a dual percolation phenomenon, significantly lowering the electrical percolation threshold. A notable EMI SE value of -29.66 dB and electrical conductivity of 10–3 S/cm is acheived with the addition of 5wt% RGO. Further optimizing the composite, a loading of 15wt% RGO showcases an outstanding EMI SE of -39.06 dB. Moreover, this composite demonstrates commendable thermal conductivity of 0.75 W/m.K, alongside promising mechanical properties. The findings offer a promising avenue for the integration of this material in EMI-sensitive applications, particularly in the realms of stretchable and wearable electronics, offering effective thermal management and proficient microwave shielding capabilities.

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Narayan Chandra Das expresses gratitude to the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, for their kind provision of financial assistance, as awarded under Grant No. CRG/2021/003146. The authors express their gratitude for the extensive help and resources offered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur.

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    Ankur Katheria, Palash Das, Suman Kumar Ghosh, Jasomati Nayak, Krishnendu Nath, Sangit Paul, Shovan Biswas & Narayan Ch. Das

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Katheria, A., Das, P., Ghosh, S.K. et al. Fabrication of 2D nanomaterial reinforced co-continuous binary blend composites for thermal management and EMI shielding applications. J Polym Res 30, 459 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-023-03843-y

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