1. Conductive Composite Inks Comprised of Waterborne Polyurethane, Silver Nanosheets, and Heat-Treated MXene Nanosheets for Electromagnetic Shielding and Thermal Management.
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Ye, Xiao-Ai, Zhou, Xu, Zeng, Xiao-Yan, and Wang, Gui-Gen
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As wearable and flexible electronic devices continue to miniaturize and operate at higher frequencies, there is an urgent demand for polymer films that offer a high electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding efficiency and effective thermal management capabilities, particularly under extreme environmental conditions. Conductive inks are extensively utilized in polymeric electromagnetic interference shielding coatings. However, the extensive utilization of organic solvents can lead to environmental pollution. Herein, we proposed a multifunctional conductive composite ink comprising waterborne polyurethane (WPU), silver nanosheets (AgNS) and heat-treated MXene, using deionized water as solvent. Inspired by the advantage of the unique "brick-mortar" layered structure, we fabricated a multifunctional flexible composite film with large size, high electrical conductivity, and good mechanical flexibility by blade coating, which has scalable manufacturing prospects for industrialization. The resultant films achieve a remarkable EMI SE of 87.3 dB at only 78 μm thickness and impressive mechanical fastness and chemical durability to various organic solvents. Meanwhile, the resultant composites also present a desirable Joule heating temperature (117 °C) and anisotropic thermal conductivity due to the compact and highly aligned morphology. In summary, our simple preparation technology and excellent comprehensive performance of composite inks have great potential in advanced thermal management and wearable electromagnetic protection devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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