Abstract:
An electrical substrate material is presented comprising a thermosetting matrix which includes a polybutadiene or polyisoprene resin, an unsaturated butadiene- or isoprene-containing polymer and an ethylene propylene rubber; a particulate filler and, a fabric. Preferred ethylene propylene rubbers are ethylene propylene copolymers and ethylene propylene diene terpolymer rubbers wherein the diene is dicyclopentadiene. The ethylene propylene rubber is present in an amount of up to about 20 wt % with respect to the resin, preferably in an amount of about 1 to about 7 wt %, more preferably about 5 wt %. The presence of the ethylene propylene rubber enhances the dielectric strength of the resulting electrical substrate material, while other electrical, chemical, and mechanical properties of the material are not adversely effected.
Abstract:
An electrical circuit material having a conductive layer disposed a substrate, wherein the substrate comprises an organic or inorganic polymer comprising a covelently bound polyhedral silsesquioxane (POSS). The substrate may further comprise an additional dispersed POSS, any other fillers including fibrous webs. Use of covelently bound POSS allow for flame retardancy in compositions having acceptable dielectric constants and dissipation factors.
Abstract:
A conductive, moldable composite material for the manufacture of electrochemical cell components comprising a thermosetting resin system and conductive filler wherein the thermosetting resin composittion comprises: (1) a polybutadiene or polyisoprene resin; (2) an optional functionalized liquid polybutadiene or polyisoprene resin; (3) an optional butadiene- or isoprene-containing copolymer; and (4) an optional low molecular weight polymer. In a preferred embodiment, the conductive moldable composite material is used to form a bipolar plate, current collector or other electrochemical cell component. Articles made of the conductive moldable composite material are resistant to chemical attack and hydrolysis, have excellent mechanical strength and toughness, have a volume resistivity of about 1.006 ohm-cm or less and preferably about 0.04 ohm-cm or less and a thermal conductivity of at least about 5 watts/meter DEG K.
Abstract:
Articles are formed from a thermosetting composition based on polybutadiene or polyisoprene resins which are subjected to a high temperature cure step of greater than 250 DEG C. The thermosetting compositions may include fillers such as particulate ceramic fillers and may also include woven webs for improved dimensional stability and decreased brittleness. The formation process of this invention is particularly well suited for making electrical circuit substrates for microwave and digital circuits, typically in the form of the thermosetting composition being laminated on one or both opposed surfaces to metal conductive foil (e.g., copper). The compositions find particular utility for encapsulating and electrically insulating electrical resistance heating elements for use with fluids.
Abstract:
A conductive, moldable composite material for the manufacture of electrochemical cell components comprising a thermosetting resin system and conductive filler wherein the thermosetting resin composittion comprises: (1) a polybutadiene or polyisoprene resin; (2) an optional functionalized liquid polybutadiene or polyisoprene resin; (3) an optional butadiene- or isoprene-containing copolymer; and (4) an optional low molecular weight polymer. In a preferred embodiment, the conductive moldable composite material is used to form a bipolar plate, current collector or other electrochemical cell component. Articles made of the conductive moldable composite material are resistant to chemical attack and hydrolysis, have excellent mechanical strength and toughness, have a volume resistivity of about 1.006 ohm-cm or less and preferably about 0.04 ohm-cm or less and a thermal conductivity of at least about 5 watts/meter {K.
Abstract:
A coated foil comprises a thick silane layer disposed on the copper foil, wherein the silane layer is present in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.1 gram per square meter. The copper foil may further comprise thermal barrier. The silanated copper foil may further comprise an elastomer layer disposed on a side of the thick silane layer opposite the copper foil. When the silanated copper foil is used in the manufacture of circuit materials the circuit materials demonstrate improved bond retention after exposure to acidic processing conditions.
Abstract:
A conductive, moldable composite material for the manufacture of electrochemical cell components comprising a thermosetting resin system and conductive filler wherein the thermosetting resin composition comprises: (1) a polybutadiene or polyisoprene resin; (2) an optional functionalized liquid polybutadiene or polyisoprene resin; (3) an optional butadiene- or isoprene-containing copolymer; and (4) an optional low molecular weight polymer. In a preferred embodiment, the conductive moldable composite material is used to form a bipolar plate, current collector or other electrochemical cell component. Articles made of the conductive moldable composite material are resistant to chemical attack and hydrolysis, have excellent mechanical strength and toughness, have a volume resistivity of about 0.116 ohm-cm or less and preferably about 0.04 ohm-cm or less and a thermal conductivity of at least about 5 watts/meter ° K.
Abstract:
Articles are formed from a thermosetting composition based on polybutadiene or polyisoprene resins which are subjected to a high temperature cure step of greater than 250° C. The thermosetting compositions may include fillers such as particulate ceramic fillers and may also include woven webs for improved dimensional stability and decreased brittleness. The formation process of this invention is particularly well suited for making electrical circuit substrates for microwave and digital circuits, typically in the form of the thermosetting composition being laminated on one or both opposed surfaces to metal conductive foil (e.g., copper). The compositions find particular utility for encapsulating and electrically insulating electrical resistance heating elements for use with fluids.
Abstract:
An electrical circuit material having a conductive layer disposed a substrate, wherein the substrate comprises an organic or inorganic polymer comprising a covalently bound polyhedral silsesquioxane (POSS). The substrate may further comprise an additional dispersed POSS, any other fillers including fibrous webs. Use of covalently bound POSS allows for flame retardancy in compositions having acceptable dielectric constants and dissipation factors.