Manufacturing Scalable Carbon Nanotube-Silicone/Kevlar Fabrics

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• Personal Author:
  Giri P ; Joseph KM ; Kondapalli VKR ; Schulz M ; Shanov V
• Description:
  Carbon nanotube (CNT) hybrid composites were formed by combining a CNT and silicone elastomer solution with Kevlar yarn, Kevlar fabric, and Kevlar veil materials. The integration of a CNT-silicone matrix with Kevlar yarn and fabric materials produced a composite with moderate electrical and thermal conductivity due to CNT fabric combined with the strength of Kevlar fabric or yarn. In the material synthesis, a notable difficulty was that the CNT-silicone did not bond strongly to the Kevlar. The composites passed the Vertical Flame Test ASTM D6413 and the Forced Air Oven Test NFPA 1971. These hybrid composites can have multiple applications in areas requiring favorable conductivity, strength, and flame and heat resistance. The application areas include firefighter apparel, military equipment, conductive/smart structures, and flexible electronics. The synthesis process used to manufacture CNT-silicone/Kevlar composites yielded composite sheets with an area of 2250 cm2. The process is scalable and customizable for the synthesis of CNT composites with tailored properties. Improvements in the bonding of CNT-silicone to Kevlar are being investigated. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Fires Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: CNT-silicone Carbon Nanotubes CNT CNT Sheets Electrical Conductivity Fabrics Fire Fighting Equipment Heat Conduction Kevlar Fabric Kevlar Veil Kevlar Yarn Materials Testing Nanocomposites Nanotechnology

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• ISSN:
  2079-4991
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  13
• Issue:
  19
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20068643
• Citation:
  Nanomaterials 2023 Oct; 13(19):2728
• Contact Point Address:
  Prakash Giri, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA
• Email:
  giriph@mail.uc.edu
• CAS Registry Number:
  Carbon nanotubes (CAS RN 308068-56-6)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2024
• Performing Organization:
  University of Cincinnati
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Nanomaterials
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/207243/cdc_207243_DS1.pdf
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