ELECTROSTATIC DISSIPATIVE FOAMS AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF

摘要

The present invention relates to the development of electrostatic dissipative (ESD) electronic packaging materials based on the electrically conducting nanofiller decorated polyurethane foams and also describes a process for the preparation of the same. More specifically it relates to the development of electrically conducting foams by providing a coating of 0.003 to 2.97 vol % loading of electrically conducting materials (like conducting polymers, functionalized carbon nanotubes, graphene analogues etc) over/onto otherwise electrically insulating surface of foams. The combination of low density, mechanical flexibility, resilience and surface conductivity collectively contribute towards their excellent shock absorption and static charge dissipation capabilities. In particular, these foams display surface resistivity value <109 ohm/sq and static charge dissipation time <0.5 sec, which clearly demonstrate their potential for electronic packaging applications. Besides, these foams could also be useful for antistatic dust filters, clean-room/medical apparels, static-free footwear, static dissipative upholstery items, antistatic/dissipative floorings/tiles etc.

主权项

1. Electrically conducting nanofillers (ECNFs) decorated conducting foams comprising decoration of 0.003 to 2.97 volume % of ECNFs over otherwise electrically insulating surface of foam providing them electrical conductivity without disturbing foamed morphology, physical or mechanical properties.