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Modern Dispersions Inc., will highlight its latest developmental work with nanocarbons to boost the performance of masterbatch and compound solutions at the upcoming K 2022 exhibition (Hall 5/C06-01), Germany.
Undertaking R&D With New Grades
Modern Dispersions continues to undertake research and development work with new grades of carbon black, graphite, and nanocarbons to improve thermoplastic compound properties such as color, UV resistance, and electrical and thermal conductivity. Due to the lower filler loadings required with nanocarbons, better physical properties can be achieved with these types of compounds.
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One of the developmental grades contains graphene oxide which is undergoing testing to assess certain property enhancement features including electrical and thermal conductivity, increased tensile strength, and improved barrier properties. The developmental grade is targeted for fibers and films. “We’ve had a lot of interest from OEMs and processors and our ongoing project sampling is promising,” according to Jan Kozma, vice president of sales and marketing for Modern Dispersions.
Modern Dispersions will also showcase its extensive product portfolio including black masterbatches, wood-polymer composites (WPC), and color concentrates. The company has decades of experience in producing a wide variety of black masterbatches, concentrates, and compounds that provide superior UV protection, FDA compliance, high-jetness, blue-tone, high loadings, low-tint performance, and customizability.
Specialized in Conductive Masterbatches
The company also specializes in conductive masterbatches which contain high loadings of carbon black which can be diluted into a variety of polymers to impart electrical conductivity. These masterbatches allow the compounder or processor to easily incorporate the desired level of masterbatch resulting in the targeted finished resistivity level. Typically, these masterbatches comprise between 30-60% of the overall resin content.
In wood-polymer composites, Modern Dispersions offers custom formulating with loadings of PE-based WPC between 40%-50%. These composites can be natural or custom colored. Color concentrate and color compound products are designed to meet market demands and end-use requirements.
Capabilities include improved batch-to-batch consistency and film grade organic and inorganic pigment dispersions. The company has extensive color and formulation expertise to deliver consistent products for automotive, construction, packaging, film, molded parts, and engineered plastics. These materials are used to manufacture products such as agricultural film, electrostatic dissipative housings used in electronic packaging, cell phones, fabrics, and household items.
Source: Modern Dispersions