Recent Progress on Multifunctional Thermally Conductive Epoxy Composite

In last years, the requirements for materials and devices have increased exponentially. Greater competitiveness; cost and weight reduction for structural materials; greater power density for electronic devices; higher design versatility; materials customizing and tailoring; lower energy consumption...

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Main Authors: Mei-Hui Zhou, Guang-Zhong Yin, Silvia González Prolongo, De-Yi Wang
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/13/2818
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Guang-Zhong Yin
Silvia González Prolongo
De-Yi Wang
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description In last years, the requirements for materials and devices have increased exponentially. Greater competitiveness; cost and weight reduction for structural materials; greater power density for electronic devices; higher design versatility; materials customizing and tailoring; lower energy consumption during the manufacturing, transport, and use; among others, are some of the most common market demands. A higher operational efficiency together with long service life claimed. Particularly, high thermally conductive in epoxy resins is an important requirement for numerous applications, including energy and electrical and electronic industry. Over time, these materials have evolved from traditional single-function to multifunctional materials to satisfy the increasing demands of applications. Considering the complex application contexts, this review aims to provide insight into the present state of the art and future challenges of thermally conductive epoxy composites with various functionalities. Firstly, the basic theory of thermally conductive epoxy composites is summarized. Secondly, the review provides a comprehensive description of five types of multifunctional thermally conductive epoxy composites, including their fabrication methods and specific behavior. Furthermore, the key technical problems are proposed, and the major challenges to developing multifunctional thermally conductive epoxy composites are presented. Ultimately, the purpose of this review is to provide guidance and inspiration for the development of multifunctional thermally conductive epoxy composites to meet the increasing demands of the next generation of materials.
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spelling doaj.art-68162ed0ca614ba3a3898e6261321ca32023-11-18T17:20:35ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602023-06-011513281810.3390/polym15132818Recent Progress on Multifunctional Thermally Conductive Epoxy CompositeMei-Hui Zhou0Guang-Zhong Yin1Silvia González Prolongo2De-Yi Wang3Materials Science and Engineering Area, Escuela Superior de Ciencias Experimentales y Tecnología, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, C/ Tulipán s/n, Móstoles, 28933 Madrid, SpainEscuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Ctra. Pozuelo-Majadahonda Km 1, 800, Pozuelo de Alarcón, 28223 Madrid, SpainMaterials Science and Engineering Area, Escuela Superior de Ciencias Experimentales y Tecnología, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, C/ Tulipán s/n, Móstoles, 28933 Madrid, SpainIMDEA Materials Institute, C/Eric Kandel 2, Getafe, 28906 Madrid, SpainIn last years, the requirements for materials and devices have increased exponentially. Greater competitiveness; cost and weight reduction for structural materials; greater power density for electronic devices; higher design versatility; materials customizing and tailoring; lower energy consumption during the manufacturing, transport, and use; among others, are some of the most common market demands. A higher operational efficiency together with long service life claimed. Particularly, high thermally conductive in epoxy resins is an important requirement for numerous applications, including energy and electrical and electronic industry. Over time, these materials have evolved from traditional single-function to multifunctional materials to satisfy the increasing demands of applications. Considering the complex application contexts, this review aims to provide insight into the present state of the art and future challenges of thermally conductive epoxy composites with various functionalities. Firstly, the basic theory of thermally conductive epoxy composites is summarized. Secondly, the review provides a comprehensive description of five types of multifunctional thermally conductive epoxy composites, including their fabrication methods and specific behavior. Furthermore, the key technical problems are proposed, and the major challenges to developing multifunctional thermally conductive epoxy composites are presented. Ultimately, the purpose of this review is to provide guidance and inspiration for the development of multifunctional thermally conductive epoxy composites to meet the increasing demands of the next generation of materials.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/13/2818thermally conductive epoxy compositeselectromagnetic interference shielding performanceflame retardancyrecyclabilityelectrothermaltoughness
spellingShingle Mei-Hui Zhou
Guang-Zhong Yin
Silvia González Prolongo
De-Yi Wang
Recent Progress on Multifunctional Thermally Conductive Epoxy Composite
Polymers
thermally conductive epoxy composites
electromagnetic interference shielding performance
flame retardancy
recyclability
electrothermal
toughness
title Recent Progress on Multifunctional Thermally Conductive Epoxy Composite
title_full Recent Progress on Multifunctional Thermally Conductive Epoxy Composite
title_fullStr Recent Progress on Multifunctional Thermally Conductive Epoxy Composite
title_full_unstemmed Recent Progress on Multifunctional Thermally Conductive Epoxy Composite
title_short Recent Progress on Multifunctional Thermally Conductive Epoxy Composite
title_sort recent progress on multifunctional thermally conductive epoxy composite
topic thermally conductive epoxy composites
electromagnetic interference shielding performance
flame retardancy
recyclability
electrothermal
toughness
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/13/2818
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