PVDF/CB composites prepared by novel solvent casting method for low voltage PTC temperature regulation applications

S M Acott, T M Parsons, James M Nevell, Semali P Perera

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Abstract

A novel solvent casting preparation technique utilizing three variants of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) to achieve a thermal cut off and a self regulation effect at a low applied voltage is reported in this study. The positive temperature coefficient (PTC) composites were prepared by dissolving PVDF in 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) solvent, blending with Vulcan (R) XC72 carbon black (CB) filler, crosslinking with vinyl trimethoxysilane (VTMOS) and quenching in water. All composites displayed a highly macrovoidal structure that promoted a PTC effect when subjected to a thermal expansion effect via an electrical current. Subsequently the current was cut off and self regulation behavior was exhibited. Kynar (R) 761A PVDF resulted in the strongest PTC effect, and displayed temperature regulation at around 100 degrees C which may be attributed to the highly semi crystalline nature and the larger molecular weight of this polymer in comparison with the other PVDF composites studied.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3673-3678
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume120
Issue number6
Early online date14 Feb 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2011

Keywords

  • thermal properties
  • crosslinking
  • poly(vinylidene fluoride)
  • positive temperature coefficient
  • composites

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