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Conventional conductive agents added into thermoplastics can’t provide stable, uniform target electrical conductivity and have a negative impact on mechanical properties. This increases the number of out-of-spec parts and forces manufacturers to compromise on final product performance. Thermoplastic compounds enhanced with graphene nanotubes demonstrate permanent, stable conductivity without any variations at the surface and with no adverse effects on mechanical or rheological properties.
This breakthrough was possible thanks to a novel product launched by OCSiAl, the world’s leading manufacturer of graphene nanotubes—TUBALLTM MATRIX 808 graphene nanotube concentrate. It was specifically designed for fiber filled PA, PPS, and PBT, and neat ABS, TPU, and PC compounds, and can be used with injection molding, extrusion, and compression production methods. A unique formulation makes it possible to incorporate nanotubes in just one step—direct compounding—resulting in cost-efficiency and simplified handling of nanotubes by any manufacturer.
The product has passed a stage of validation by European polymer compound producers. A sustainable method of production without carbon dust, with less required loading of conductive agent and preserved durability of the plastics is attractive to compounders and thermoplastic product manufacturers.
