We report a facile approach to produce lightweight microcellular polyetherimide (PEI)/graphene nanocomposite foams with a density of about 0.3 g/cm(3) by a phase separation process. It was observed that the strong extensional flow generated during cell growth induced the enrichment and orientation of graphene on cell walls. This action decreased the electrical conductivity percolation from 0.21 vol % for PEI/graphene nanocomposite to 0.18 vol % for PEI/graphene foam. Furthermore, the foaming process significantly increased the specific electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness from 17 to 44 dB/(g/cm(3)). In addition, PEI/graphene nanocomposite foams possessed low thermal conductivity of 0.065-0.037 W/m.K even at 200 degrees C and high Young's modulus of 180-290 MPa.
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Amirkabir Univ Technol, Dept Polymer Engn & Color Technol, POB 15875-4413, Tehran, IranAmirkabir Univ Technol, Dept Polymer Engn & Color Technol, POB 15875-4413, Tehran, Iran
Gavgani, Jaber Nasrollah
Adelnia, Hossein
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Islamic Azad Univ, Shahreza Branch, Young Researchers & Elite Club, POB 86145-311, Shahreza, IranAmirkabir Univ Technol, Dept Polymer Engn & Color Technol, POB 15875-4413, Tehran, Iran
Adelnia, Hossein
Zaarei, Davood
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Islamic Azad Univ, South Tehran Branch, Tech Fac, Dept Polymer Engn, POB 11365-4435, Tehran, IranAmirkabir Univ Technol, Dept Polymer Engn & Color Technol, POB 15875-4413, Tehran, Iran