Effect of microcarbon particle size and dispersion on the electrical conductivity of LLDPE-carbon composite

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A. Zuhri
A. E. Pramono
I. Setyadi
A. Maksum
N. Indayaningsih

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This experimental research aimed to develop a conductive polymer composite (CPC) material for electromechanical devices. The composite was made by incorporating conductive micro carbon derived from rice husks into a Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) polymer matrix using hot compaction. Variations of filler composition were used, with carbon loading of 50%, 45%, and 40%, and mesh sizes of #150, #200, and #250. The experimental results showed that particle size variations did not significantly affect composite density, but higher mesh selection improved filler dispersion within the matrix, resulting in higher electrical conductivity values. The optimal conductivity value of 9.43E-04 S/cm was achieved with a micro-carbon composition of 50% loading. However, decreasing micro carbon loading had a more significant impact on reducing electrical conductivity values.

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Zuhri, A., Pramono, A. E., Setyadi, I., Maksum, A., & Indayaningsih, N. (2024). Effect of microcarbon particle size and dispersion on the electrical conductivity of LLDPE-carbon composite. Journal of Applied Research and Technology, 22(1), 75–89. https://doi.org/10.22201/icat.24486736e.2024.22.1.2215
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