Abstract: A composite material including, in a polymeric composition, carbon nanotubes combined with particles having an elastomeric core and at least one thermoplastic shell. The composite material including, in a polymer composition, carbon nanotubes associated, so as to form aggregations of less than 30 ?m, with particles having a core made of totally or partially crosslinked elastomer and at least one thermoplastic shell, in a weight ratio of the particles of core-shell structure to the nanotubes of between 0.5:1 and 2.5:1. Also, a method for preparing said material, as well as to the use thereof for imparting various properties to polymeric matrices.

Abstract: Inorganic curable systems, such as cements, plasters, ceramics, or liquid silicates, which can be used, for example, in the fields of building, construction, or the oil-drilling industry. The use of carbon nanofillers for reinforcing the mechanical properties of such systems and for improving the latter. A method for inserting carbon nanofillers, such as carbon nanotubes, in the form of a binder master batch, into an inorganic curable system with a view to preparing composite materials having improved properties.

Abstract: A method for producing a fibrous material including carbon fibres or glass fibres or plant fibres or polymer-based fibres, that are used alone or in a mixture, and are impregnated by a thermohardenable polymer using a mixture containing a hardener and carbon nanofillers, such as carbon nanotubes (CNT). A mixture containing said nanofillers, such as CNTs, and the hardener is used to introduce said nanofillers into the fibrous material. A continuous production line (L) for producing the material in the form of at least one calibrated and homogeneous strip (20) of reinforcing fibres impregnated with a thermohardenable polymer, includes the device (100) for arranging two series of fibres (1, 2) used to form a strip in such a way as to arrange the two series of fibres such that they are brought into contact with each other by means of two calendering devices.

Abstract: An oil-based masterbatch in the form of granules containing carbon nanotubes. Also, a method for preparing an oil-based masterbatch in the form of granules containing carbon nanotubes. Also, the use of an oil-based masterbatch in the form of granules containing carbon nanotubes for manufacturing an aqueous or organic viscoelastic fluid, intended for drilling in underground formations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a thermoplastic composition including: a polyester resin (c); a mixture including a copolymer (a) of an ?-olefin and of a monomer having an ethylenic unsaturation and an epoxy function, as well as a core-shell compound (b); characterized in that said method includes a first step of manufacture the mixture of (a) and (b) by extrusion at a temperature at which the copolymer (a) is in the molten state and at a maximum temperature of 60 to 180° C.; a second step of manufacturing the thermoplastic composition by extrusion or by mixing the polyester resin (c) with the mixture of (a) and (b) produced in the first step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer conductive fiber having a core/shell structure, wherein the core contains nanotubes, in particular carbon nanotubes. The invention also relates to a method for producing said fiber by coextrusion and to the uses thereof The invention finally relates to a composite material including the aforementioned multilayer composite fibers bonded together by weaving or using a polymer matrix.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fibrous substrate such as woven fabrics, felts, nonwoven fabrics that may be in the form of strips, laps or braids, said substrate being impregnated with an organic polymer or blend of organic polymers containing carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Another subject of the invention is a process for manufacturing said substrate, and the various uses thereof for the manufacture of 3D mechanical components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite of carbon nanotubes and of graphenes in agglomerated solid form comprising: a) carbon nanotubes, the content of which represents from 0.1% to 50% by weight, preferably from 10% to 40% by weight relative to the total weight of the composite; b) graphenes, the content of which represents from 0.1% to 20% by weight, preferably from 1% to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composite; and c) a polymer composition comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and/or one elastomer. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing said composite, its use for the manufacture of a composite product, and also to the various applications of the composite product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a masterbatch in agglomerated solid form comprising: a) carbon nanofibers and/or nanotubes and/or carbon black, the content of which is between 15 wt % and 40 wt %, preferably between 20 wt % and 35 wt %, relative to the total weight of the masterbatch; b) at least one solvent; c) at least one polymer binder, which represents from 1 wt % to 40 wt %, preferably from 2 wt % to 30 wt % relative to the total weight of the masterbatch. The present invention also relates to a concentrated masterbatch, characterized in that it is obtained by eliminating all or part of the solvent from the masterbatch described previously. It also relates to a process for preparing said masterbatches and to the uses of the latter, especially in the manufacture of an electrode or of a composite material for an electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a composite material containing an elastomeric matrix and nanotubes, in particular carbon nanotubes, and also to the composite material thus obtained and to the use thereof for the manufacture of composite products. It also relates to the use, for conferring at least one electrical and/or mechanical and/or thermal property on an elastomeric matrix, of a masterbatch that can be obtained by kneading, in a compounding device, and then extruding, a polymer composition containing at least one oil and nanotubes, in particular carbon nanotubes, and optionally a tackifying resin.

Abstract: One subject of the present invention is a method for preparing a composite preferably containing 10 to 50% by weight of nanotubes, comprising: (a) the introduction, into a mixer, of nanotubes and at least one thermoplastic polymer, such as a homopolyamide or copolyamide, a polycarbonate, SBM or a PEG; (b) the melting of the thermoplastic polymer; and (c) the mixing of the molten thermoplastic polymer and the nanotubes, provided that aplasticizer is introduced upstream of, or in, the melting zone of the polymer. The invention also relates to the composite thus obtained and to its use in the manufacture of a composite product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing, in a co-kneader, a composite material containing a thermosetting elastomeric resin base and carbon nanotubes. It also relates to the composite material thus obtained and to its use for manufacturing composite products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a composite material containing from 15% to 60% by weight of nanotubes, comprising: (a) introducing into a compounding device a liquid polymer composition comprising at least one thermosetting resin in the liquid state, nanotubes and optionally a rheology modifier, (b) mixing the polymer composition and the nanotubes within said device, to form a composite material, (c) recovering the composite material, optionally after conversion to an agglomerated solid physical form such as granules. The invention likewise relates to the composite material thus obtained, and also to its use for manufacturing a composite product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a composite material, that comprises: a—preparing a carbon nanotube-based master mixture according to a method that comprises: mixing the carbon nanotubes in the form of a powder and at least one thermoplastic and/or elastomer polymer matrix in the form of a powder, the amount of carbon nanotubes representing from 2 to 30 wt % relative to the total weight of the powdery mixture; and implementing said mixture into an agglomerated solid physical form; and B—placing said master mixture into a thermoplastic and/or elastomer polymer mixture. The invention also relates to the use of the above master mixture for implementing said method.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a process for preparing a precomposite based on nanotubes, comprising bringing said nanotubes into contact with at least one given plasticizing agent. It also relates to a precomposite thus obtained, and to its use for conferring at least one electrical, mechanical and/or thermal property on a polymer material. It also relates to the use of a given plasticizer for improving the dispersion and/or mechanical properties and/or electrical conductivity and/or thermal conductivity of nanotubes in a polymer matrix.

Abstract: A fluid transport tube comprising at least an inner layer, an outer protective layer, and an intermediate temperature regulator device connected to a source of voltage and suitable for heating the transported fluid towards an equilibrium or reference temperature by using a positive temperature coefficient thermistor presenting electrical resistance that is automatically controlled by temperature and that is connected to the source of voltage via at least two conductor elements delivering the current needed for heating it, wherein each conductor element is a metal wire that is supported by a textile ply wound around the inner layer of the tube, and wherein said inner layer is based: on at least one elastomer; or on at least one thermoplastic elastomer selected from the group consisting of ionomers and olefin-based thermoplastic elastomers having a cross-linked elastomer phase.

Abstract: The process of the present invention is a process to make a conductive fluorinated polymer composition (also called composite) wherein: a) an aqueous solution of an anilinium salt is mixed with an aqueous dispersion of a fluorinated polymer, b) then an oxidant is added to the mixture of step a) to make a blend of said fluorinated polymer and doped polyaniline (PANI), c) by-products and unreacted aniline are removed by washing with water or an alcohol to get a blend of purified fluorinated polymer and doped PANI, d) eventually the purified fluorinated polymer and doped PANI of step c) can be mixed with an acid, e) water is removed from the purified fluorinated polymer and doped PANI of step c) or d) if any and the remaining powder is melted and shaped in films, pellets or any object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, by weight, the total being 100%: A) 40 to 80% of PVDF; B) 10 to 40% of PMMA; and C) 10 to 40% of a conductive filler. This composition has a PTC effect and is advantageously used in the form of a film (paint) covering a substrate. The composition of the invention is dissolved in a solvent and then spread over a substrate and the solvent evaporated. The metal terminals for connection to the electrical circuit may be placed at the ends of the coating before or after application. The invention also relates to a composite, namely the substrate covered with the PTC composition described above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a PTC composition comprising, by weight, the total being 100%: A) 40 to 80% of PVDF; B) 0 to 40% (advantageously 10 to 40%) of an acrylic or styrene polymer; C) 0 to 40% of an epoxy resin; D) 0 to 60% of at least one metal oxide; E) 0 to 25% of a carbonaceous conductive filler D+E being equal to at least 10%. To prepare the composition of the invention, the various constituents are blended in such a way that (A) is in the melt state, then the product obtained is extruded, moulded or injection-moulded or else deposited on a substrate. Once the composition has been converted into an article, for example into a sheet or bar, it is provided with at least two electrodes that serve as the power lead-in and return, respectively. The composition may also be placed between two conducting plates that serve as the power lead-in and return, respectively.

Abstract: The process of the present invention is a process to make a conductive fluorinated polymer composition (also called composite) wherein: