THERMOPLASTIC LONG FIBER COMPOSITES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF AND ARTICLES DERIVED THEREFROM

摘要

An electrically conducting long fiber composite that offers improved surface resistivity and/or impact strength when used in a molded product. The composite includes a thermoplastic resin; carbon long fibers; and glass long fibers; wherein the carbon long fibers and the glass long fibers have a length of greater then or equal to about 2 millimeters and wherein the electrically conducting long fiber composite upon being molded into an article displays a surface resistivity of less than or equal to about 10 ohm per square centimeter and a notched Izod impact strength of greater than or equal to about 10 kilojoules per square meter.