Abstract: A method for preparing aluminum foam sandwich material by rotating friction extrusion and electromagnetic pulse hybrid process includes: step 1: preparing the filler; step 2: processing the filler to prepare a plurality of preforms; step 3: clamping and fixing the plurality of preforms to form a preform assembly; step 4: welding the panel on the surface of the preform assembly to form an non-foaming sandwich material; step 5: heating and foaming the non-foaming sandwich material through a foaming mold; step 6: insulating the foaming mold after completion of foaming; injecting cooling water into the foaming mold after completion of insulation to maintain pressure and shape, forming the aluminum foam sandwich material of the required shape. The aluminum foam sandwich material produced by this method has good interface bonding, no adverse interface reaction, high bending resistance, impact resistance, and excellent sound absorption and insulation properties.

Abstract: A composite polymer composition comprising partially crystallized carbon black. The composition exhibits superior thermal transfer properties in plastic formulations. The polymer precursor exhibits excellent rheology when compared to similar compositions comprising traditional carbon blacks. The composite polymers provide for higher loading of more thermally conductive carbon blacks in a variety of composite polymer compositions.

Abstract: A composite polymer composition comprising partially crystallized carbon black. The composition exhibits superior thermal transfer properties in plastic formulations. The polymer precursor exhibits excellent rheology when compared to similar compositions comprising traditional carbon blacks. The composite polymers provide for higher loading of more thermally conductive carbon blacks in a variety of composite polymer compositions.

Abstract: Elastomeric compositions are described that include at least one filler that are carbon nanostructures or fragments thereof. Methods to prepare elastomeric compositions are further described. Loadings of the carbon nanostructures can be from about 0.1 phr to about 50 phr or a volume fraction of from about 0.1 vol % to about 20 vol %.

Abstract: Carbon nanostructures are used to prepare curable silicone-based compositions that can be used to manufacture various molded parts for EMI shielding applications. In one illustration, a cured material includes carbon nanostructures, fragments of carbon nanostructures, fractured carbon nanotubes, elongated carbon strands, and/or dispersed carbon nanostructures dispersed in a silicone component.

Abstract: A composite polymer composition comprising partially crystallized carbon black. The composition exhibits superior thermal transfer properties in plastic formulations. The polymer precursor exhibits excellent rheology when compared to similar compositions comprising traditional carbon blacks. The composite polymers provide for higher loading of more thermally conductive carbon blacks in a variety of composite polymer compositions.

Abstract: Methods for the production of densified granules of graphene oxide worm (rGOW) particles. Graphene oxide worms are combined with a liquid to produce densified granules of graphene oxide worms. The granules can be easily processed and can incorporated into polymeric compositions such as elastomers. Also disclosed are masterbatch and composite materials made by combining the granules with a polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are elastomer compounds comprising: at least one elastomer that is resistant to heat for 70 h at 100° C. such that the at least one elastomer exhibits at least one of the following properties selected from: (a) a change in durometer hardness of no more than 15 points, (b) a change in tensile strength of no more than 40%, and (c) a change in ultimate elongation of no more than 40% The elastomer compound further comprises at least one graphene-based material present in an amount ranging from 0.01 phr to 30 phr relative to the at least one elastomer and at least one carbon black present in an amount ranging from 15 phr to 150 phr relative to the at least one elastomer. Also disclosed are methods of making such compounds, and articles comprising elastomer compounds.

Abstract: A composite polymer composition comprising partially crystallized carbon black. The composition exhibits superior thermal transfer properties in plastic formulations. The polymer precursor exhibits excellent rheology when compared to similar compositions comprising traditional carbon blacks. The composite polymers provide for higher loading of more thermally conductive carbon blacks in a variety of composite polymer compositions.

Abstract: A photo-curable composition for use in additive manufacturing, said composition comprising: a) at least one photocurable monomer or oligomer; b) a photoinitiator for polymerization of the monomer; and, from 0.01 to 1 wt. %, based on the weight of the composition, of c) CNS-derived materials. Following polymerization, the resulting polymerized composition has a volume resistivity no greater than 105 ohm·cm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are elastomer compounds comprising: at least one elastomer that is resistant to heat for 70 h at 100° C. such that the at least one elastomer exhibits at least one of the following properties selected from: (a) a change in durometer hardness of no more than 15 points, (b) a change in tensile strength of no more than 40%, and (c) a change in ultimate elongation of no more than 40% The elastomer compound further comprises at least one graphene-based material present in an amount ranging from 0.01 phr to 30 phr relative to the at least one elastomer and at least one carbon black present in an amount ranging from 15 phr to 150 phr relative to the at least one elastomer. Also disclosed are methods of making such compounds, and articles comprising elastomer compounds.

Abstract: A composite polymer composition comprising partially crystallized carbon black. The composition exhibits superior thermal transfer properties in plastic formulations. The polymer precursor exhibits excellent rheology when compared to similar compositions comprising traditional carbon blacks. The composite polymers provide for higher loading of more thermally conductive carbon blacks in a variety of composite polymer compositions.