The modified logistic model for polymer-composites electrical conductivity prediction

Oladipo Folorunso, Yskandar Hamam, Rotimi Sadiku, Suprakas Sinha Ray, Adekoya Gbolahan Joseph

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Abstract

The discrepancies in the parameters that best predict the electrical conductivity of polymer-composite materials (PcM) are great challenges confronting the practical applications of some of these materials. Modeling approach, by using some set of mathematical equations, which incorporate various composite materials parameters, is a good step to predict the electrical conductivity of polymers and their composites. The synergetic loading effect of additives on polymers cannot be effectively predicted via experimentation. This is because the properties of materials change when they are subjected to temperature differential and some other mechanical factors. Consequently, this study further looks into the logistic model (MLM) for the prediction of electrical conductivity of PcM. The logistic model is an exponential function, which models the growth and decay of fillers, loaded on the polymers. The model is tested on various composites that are relevant for application in electrochemical energy storage. More so, the model considered the saturation point of the composites and the volume fraction of the inclusions in order to predict electrical conductivity of different polymer composites.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of PPS2019, Europe-Africa Regional Conference of the Polymer Processing Society
EditorsSuprakas Sinha Ray
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735440197
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Nov 2020
EventPPS Europe-Africa 2019 Regional Conference, PPS 2019 - Pretoria, South Africa
Duration: 18 Nov 201922 Nov 2019

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2289
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferencePPS Europe-Africa 2019 Regional Conference, PPS 2019
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityPretoria
Period18/11/1922/11/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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