Abstract: Thermoset bulk molding compounds (BMC) useful for making electrically conductive components such as bipolar plates for fuel cells are described. The thermoset bulk molding compounds incorporate graphene nanoplatelets to increase the through-plane electrical conductivity by at least 20% compared to BMCs without the graphene nanoplatelets. Additionally, these compositions have low shrinkage, low density for lightweight parts, and are easily processed. The compositions can be used to prepare a variety of electrically conductive components, including bipolar plates for fuel cells and chemical storage batteries that operate at temperatures of less than 100° C.

Abstract: A thermoset bulk molding compound useful for making automotive components such as headlamps, as well as other articles of manufacture are described. The composition incorporates moisture absorbing components such as molecular sieves to absorb water present in the compound before molding, thus reducing or eliminating mold defects while retaining the physical properties needed for automotive applications. This results in an as-molded composition with a gloss measured at 60° of greater than 85 GU that can be, without the necessity of a base coat, metallized directly and have reflector quality and durability. The metallized molded components can undergo additional steps such as applying protective sealant layers, as required by the automotive application. The removal of water before molding and the direct metallization reduces the production time of the molded articles.

Abstract: Thermoset bulk molding compounds (BMC) useful for making electrically conductive components such as bipolar plates for fuel cells are described. The thermoset bulk molding compounds incorporate graphene nanoplatelets to increase the through-plane electrical conductivity by at least 20% compared to BMCs without the graphene nanoplatelets. Additionally, these compositions have low shrinkage, low density for lightweight parts, and are easily processed. The compositions can be used to prepare a variety of electrically conductive components, including bipolar plates for fuel cells and chemical storage batteries that operate at temperatures of less than 100° C.

Abstract: A casing centralizer comprising a cylindrical base and a plurality of blades extending from the cylindrical base. The plurality of blades and the cylindrical base are compression molded as a single piece from a mineral filled, glass and specialty fiber reinforced polyester molding compound.

Abstract: A casing centralizer comprising a cylindrical base and a plurality of blades extending from the cylindrical base. The plurality of blades and the cylindrical base of the casing centralizer are compression molded as a single piece from a mineral filled, glass and specialty fiber reinforced polyester molding compound.

Abstract: A casing centralizer comprising a cylindrical base and a plurality of blades extending from the cylindrical base. The plurality of blades and the cylindrical base of the casing centralizer are compression molded as a single piece from a mineral filled, glass and specialty fiber reinforced polyester molding compound.

Abstract: A casing centralizer comprising a cylindrical base and a plurality of blades extending from the cylindrical base, wherein the plurality of blades and the cylindrical base are compression molded as a single piece from a mineral filled, glass and specialty fiber reinforced polyester molding compound.

Abstract: A casing centralizer comprising a cylindrical base and a plurality of blades extending from the cylindrical base, wherein the plurality of blades and the cylindrical base are compression molded as a single piece from a mineral filled, glass and specialty fiber reinforced polyester molding compound.

Abstract: A casing centralizer comprising a cylindrical base and a plurality of blades extending from the cylindrical base, wherein the plurality of blades and the cylindrical base are compression molded as a single piece from a mineral filled, glass and specialty fiber reinforced polyester molding compound.

Abstract: A casing centralizer comprising a cylindrical base and a plurality of blades extending from the cylindrical base, wherein the plurality of blades and the cylindrical base are compression molded as a single piece from a mineral filled, glass and specialty fiber reinforced polyester molding compound.