Thermally Conductive Polymer Composites

Thermally Conductive Polymer Composites provides an important introduction to the key principles, methods, and research directions of this emerging thermal management material category.

This book introduces thermal conduction, measurement methods, thermal conduction mechanisms, and related theories. It also reviews classification and processing techniques which impact thermal conductivity performance. Thermally conductive composites discussed include intrinsically thermally conductive polymers, thermally conductive fillers, and thermally conductive polymer composites. Furthermore, the interfacial thermal resistance is thoroughly explained including basic concepts, theoretical research, and characterization. Finally, the practical applications of thermally conductive polymer composites are illustrated such as thermally conductive plastics, thermally conductive rubbers, and thermally conductive adhesives.

• Covers measurement methods, thermal conductivity mechanisms and models
• Introduces thermally conductive polymers, intrinsically thermal conductors, fillers and composites, as well as interfaces
• Reviews advances in classification and processing techniques

Junwei Gu received his PhD degree from Northwestern Polytechnical University in 2010. Currently, he is a Full Professor of the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Northwestern Polytechnical University. His research interests include thermally conductive polymers and composites, fiber-reinforced polymer matrix wave-transparent composites, and polymer matrix electromagnetic interference shielding composites.