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Field-Assembled Polymer Composites

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2014

James E. Martin*
Affiliation:
Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185
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Abstract

In this paper we show that a wide variety of composite structures can be obtained from structuring with multiaxial fields. The properties of these composites are highly responsive to field structuring and so significant increases in a variety of properties can be obtained. These composites have application as high-strain actuators, strain and temperature sensors, chemical sensors, and as thermal interface materials. We discuss these issues and provide a general summary of the research we have done in this area.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2014 

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