The occurrence of uncontrolled electrostatic discharge (ESD) is among the major causes of damage in unprotected electronic components during industrial processes. To counteract this undesired phenomenon, ESD composites showing static-dissipative and antistatic responses are developed. In particular, static-dissipative materials are able to slow down the flow of electric charges, whereas antistatic materials directly suppress the initial charges induced by undesired charging by properly dispersing conductive fillers within an insulant matrix and thus forming a conductive filler network. In this context, the purpose of this review is to provide a useful resume of the main fundamentals of the technology necessary for facing electrostatic charging. The formation mechanisms of electrostatic charges at the material surface were described, providing a classification of ESD composites and useful characterization methods. Furthermore, we reported a deep analysis of the role of conductive fillers in the formation of filler networks to allow electric charge movements, along with an overview of the different classes of inorganic conductive fillers exploitable in ESD composites, evidencing pros/cons and criticalities of each category of inorganic fillers.

Nistico', R., D’Arienzo, M., Di Credico, B., Mostoni, S., Scotti, R. (2022). The role of inorganic fillers in electrostatic discharge composites. INORGANICS, 10(12), 1-20 [10.3390/inorganics10120222].

The role of inorganic fillers in electrostatic discharge composites

Nistico', Roberto
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D’Arienzo, Massimiliano;Di Credico, Barbara;Mostoni, Silvia;Scotti, Roberto
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2022

Abstract

The occurrence of uncontrolled electrostatic discharge (ESD) is among the major causes of damage in unprotected electronic components during industrial processes. To counteract this undesired phenomenon, ESD composites showing static-dissipative and antistatic responses are developed. In particular, static-dissipative materials are able to slow down the flow of electric charges, whereas antistatic materials directly suppress the initial charges induced by undesired charging by properly dispersing conductive fillers within an insulant matrix and thus forming a conductive filler network. In this context, the purpose of this review is to provide a useful resume of the main fundamentals of the technology necessary for facing electrostatic charging. The formation mechanisms of electrostatic charges at the material surface were described, providing a classification of ESD composites and useful characterization methods. Furthermore, we reported a deep analysis of the role of conductive fillers in the formation of filler networks to allow electric charge movements, along with an overview of the different classes of inorganic conductive fillers exploitable in ESD composites, evidencing pros/cons and criticalities of each category of inorganic fillers.
Articolo in rivista - Review Essay
antistatic materials; composites; conductive materials; inorganic fillers; nanomaterials; static-dissipative materials;
English
25-nov-2022
2022
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12
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Nistico', R., D’Arienzo, M., Di Credico, B., Mostoni, S., Scotti, R. (2022). The role of inorganic fillers in electrostatic discharge composites. INORGANICS, 10(12), 1-20 [10.3390/inorganics10120222].
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