THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE | COMPOUNDS
Cooling materials for a hotter world
Compounds that efficiently dissipate heat have been developed for demanding applications in LED lighting, consumer electronics and e-mobility. Chris Saunders reports on recent advances
Despite being comparatively expensive, in recent years thermally conductive plastics have undergone a high level of growth. According to Transparency Market Research, the global market for such materials is anticipated to be worth $4.4bn by 2031. Thermally conductive plastics are proving invaluable in a range of industries, notably electronics and the consumer goods sector where they are being increasingly integrated into household appliances like refrigerators and computers. The electrification of vehicles has also had a significant impact on the sector by not only introducing a constant flow of new applications, but also advancing requirements for specific material needs. For example, in the past metal thermostats were commonly used in vehicles. Today, however, complex thermal management modules are employed to optimally regulate temperature control circuits. “The transition from combustion engines to
www.compoundingworld.com
electric vehicles presents substantial growth potential for the plastics industry,” said Kurt Maschke, Senior Director Global Marketing Automotive at Mocom, part of the Otto Krahn group. “Established materials can be replaced with new or modified polymers, and innovative solutions can be developed in collaboration with OEMs and system suppliers.” Pump valves have been developed using high-performance polymers like the company’s Tedur polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) due to its excellent dimensional stability and creep resistance. Another solution for automotive components that Mocom has developed are Alcom NXT PP compounds. Italian PA 6 and PA 66 compounder Lati says the
bulk of its material requests come from markets characterised by rapid technological advances which are more sensitive to issues such as weight reduction, miniaturisation, reduction of environmental impact, and recyclability. Heat
Main image: USB-C
connectors require materials with a high comparative tracking index and superior bonding strength, along with properties that enable strong weld lines and thin walls to
minimise the risk of arcing and fire
September 2024 | COMPOUNDING WORLD 39
IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62
