Development of Electromagnetic Shielding Composites Reinforced with Nonwovens Produced from Recycled Fibers
As a light-weight solution for electromagnetic shielding, this paper aims to investigate the development of electrically conductive composites that shield from electromagnetic radiation while providing sustainability by using recycled fibers in the structure of nonwoven reinforcement materials. The...
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| description | As a light-weight solution for electromagnetic shielding, this paper aims to investigate the development of electrically conductive composites that shield from electromagnetic radiation while providing sustainability by using recycled fibers in the structure of nonwoven reinforcement materials. The main novelty of this research is the conversion of waste fabrics into functional composites via a fast and inexpensive method. For this purpose, waste fabrics were recycled into fibers, and the recycled fibers were processed into needle-punched nonwovens to be used as reinforcement materials for electromagnetic shielding composites. Electrically conductive composite structures were obtained by adding copper (II) sulfate and graphite conductive particles with different ratios to polyester resin. The hand lay-up method was used for the production of composites. Electromagnetic shielding, electrical resistivity, and some mechanical properties of the composites were investigated. The results were analyzed statistically using IBM SPSS software version 18. The results have shown that up to 31.43 dB of electromagnetic shielding effectiveness was obtained in the 1–6 GHz frequency range. This result corresponds to a very good grade for general use and a moderate grade for professional use, according to FTTS-FA-003, exceeding the acceptable range for industrial and commercial applications of 20 dB. The composites developed in this research are good candidates to be used in various general and professional applications, such as plastic parts in household applications, electronic industry, building and construction industries, and other applications where light weight shielding materials are needed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-96402241ffcd4ad1869eabc02bf9628c2023-11-24T15:02:45ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602023-11-011522446910.3390/polym15224469Development of Electromagnetic Shielding Composites Reinforced with Nonwovens Produced from Recycled FibersMelisa Atay0Deniz Duran Kaya1Aydın Ülker2Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, TurkeyDepartment of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, TurkeyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, 35620 Izmir, TurkeyAs a light-weight solution for electromagnetic shielding, this paper aims to investigate the development of electrically conductive composites that shield from electromagnetic radiation while providing sustainability by using recycled fibers in the structure of nonwoven reinforcement materials. The main novelty of this research is the conversion of waste fabrics into functional composites via a fast and inexpensive method. For this purpose, waste fabrics were recycled into fibers, and the recycled fibers were processed into needle-punched nonwovens to be used as reinforcement materials for electromagnetic shielding composites. Electrically conductive composite structures were obtained by adding copper (II) sulfate and graphite conductive particles with different ratios to polyester resin. The hand lay-up method was used for the production of composites. Electromagnetic shielding, electrical resistivity, and some mechanical properties of the composites were investigated. The results were analyzed statistically using IBM SPSS software version 18. The results have shown that up to 31.43 dB of electromagnetic shielding effectiveness was obtained in the 1–6 GHz frequency range. This result corresponds to a very good grade for general use and a moderate grade for professional use, according to FTTS-FA-003, exceeding the acceptable range for industrial and commercial applications of 20 dB. The composites developed in this research are good candidates to be used in various general and professional applications, such as plastic parts in household applications, electronic industry, building and construction industries, and other applications where light weight shielding materials are needed.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/22/4469electromagnetic shieldingelectrical conductivitynonwovenrecyclingcomposite |
| spellingShingle | Melisa Atay Deniz Duran Kaya Aydın Ülker Development of Electromagnetic Shielding Composites Reinforced with Nonwovens Produced from Recycled Fibers Polymers electromagnetic shielding electrical conductivity nonwoven recycling composite |
| title | Development of Electromagnetic Shielding Composites Reinforced with Nonwovens Produced from Recycled Fibers |
| title_full | Development of Electromagnetic Shielding Composites Reinforced with Nonwovens Produced from Recycled Fibers |
| title_fullStr | Development of Electromagnetic Shielding Composites Reinforced with Nonwovens Produced from Recycled Fibers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development of Electromagnetic Shielding Composites Reinforced with Nonwovens Produced from Recycled Fibers |
| title_short | Development of Electromagnetic Shielding Composites Reinforced with Nonwovens Produced from Recycled Fibers |
| title_sort | development of electromagnetic shielding composites reinforced with nonwovens produced from recycled fibers |
| topic | electromagnetic shielding electrical conductivity nonwoven recycling composite |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/22/4469 |
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