Russian composite material manufacturer POLYPLASTIC, using TUBALL&trade synthesized by OCSiAl; Graphene nanotubes, developed a new nanocomposite polymer material Armamid.

According to reports, Armamid material is nano-modified glass filled with polyamide 6.6. It only adds 0.15 wt.% TUBALL&trade to the polyamide; The MATRIX 826 graphene nanotube concentrate makes its insulation resistance meet the industry standard requirements of 106 to 108 Ω cm, while maintaining the strength characteristics of the material.

"Adding nanotubes to the polyamide dramatically changes the properties of the material, making it electrically conductive, which allows us to paint plastic parts without using a separate production line. This greatly reduces the cost of the production technology, making it more efficient and environmentally friendly. Unlike the technical methods used previously, the nano-modification of polyamide ensures a constant level of resistivity and does not adversely affect the durability of the material ", says Alexandr Zimnyakov, OCSiAl's Vice President of sales for Russia and CIS.

According to the report, the manufacture of automotive external parts by filling glass fibers with graphene nanotubes will be an innovative solution for the automotive industry. Trial production of electrostatic spray car fenders made of conductive polymers is scheduled to begin in 2020.

POLYPLASTIC will also develop technologies and products to introduce graphene nanotubes into polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene and ABS plastics, such as nano-modified polypropylene, which will help reduce the weight of electric vehicle components.