Biobased Thermoset Sandwiched Composites Enabled by Dynamic Covalent Chemistry for Electrical Insulation, EMI Shielding, and Thermal Management

ABSTRACT Sandwiched composites with a combination of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding performance, thermal conductivity, and electrical insulation show significant potential in electronic packaging. However, the fabrication of such composites using high‐performance thermosets as matrices...

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Main Authors: Xiao‐Li Zhao, Ling‐Yu Li, Yi‐Dong Li, Jian‐Bing Zeng
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Yi‐Dong Li
Jian‐Bing Zeng
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description ABSTRACT Sandwiched composites with a combination of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding performance, thermal conductivity, and electrical insulation show significant potential in electronic packaging. However, the fabrication of such composites using high‐performance thermosets as matrices presents challenges due to their permanently crosslinked structures. Here, we relied on the dynamic covalent chemistry to propose an innovative interface‐welding strategy to fabricate a sandwiched thermoset (covalent adaptable network)/carbon nanotubes/boron nitride (CAN/CNTs/BN) composite. To sustainability, the CAN matrix was derived from renewable biobased resources, such as vanillin, glycerol triglycidyl ether, and 1,10‐diaminodecane. The incorporation of CAN/BN composites as the outer layers bolstered thermal conductivity while maintaining electrical insulation, while the CAN/CNTs interlayer efficiently attenuated electromagnetic waves. With a BN and CNT content of 30 wt%, the CAN/CNTs/BN composite achieved a thermal conductivity of 1.79 W·m−1·K−1, an EMI shielding effectiveness exceeding 55 dB in the X‐band, and an ultra‐low electrical conductivity of 1.6×10−13 S·m−1. Leveraging dynamic covalent chemistry, the interface‐welding technique fostered fully integrated interfaces, ensuring superior mechanical properties of CAN/CNTs/BN composite including a tensile modulus of 3837.8 ± 196.9 MPa and tensile strength of 62.1 ± 3.7 MPa. Additionally, its exceptional heat dissipation performance positions CAN/CNTs/BN composite as a promising contender for electronic packaging applications.
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spelling doaj-art-cf59140397a04fdb96aa8d4119676fc82025-08-20T03:22:18ZengWileySusMat2692-45522025-06-0153n/an/a10.1002/sus2.70012Biobased Thermoset Sandwiched Composites Enabled by Dynamic Covalent Chemistry for Electrical Insulation, EMI Shielding, and Thermal ManagementXiao‐Li Zhao0Ling‐Yu Li1Yi‐Dong Li2Jian‐Bing Zeng3Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soft‐Matter Material Chemistry and Function Manufacturing School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Southwest University Chongqing ChinaChongqing Key Laboratory of Soft‐Matter Material Chemistry and Function Manufacturing School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Southwest University Chongqing ChinaChongqing Key Laboratory of Soft‐Matter Material Chemistry and Function Manufacturing School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Southwest University Chongqing ChinaChongqing Key Laboratory of Soft‐Matter Material Chemistry and Function Manufacturing School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Southwest University Chongqing ChinaABSTRACT Sandwiched composites with a combination of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding performance, thermal conductivity, and electrical insulation show significant potential in electronic packaging. However, the fabrication of such composites using high‐performance thermosets as matrices presents challenges due to their permanently crosslinked structures. Here, we relied on the dynamic covalent chemistry to propose an innovative interface‐welding strategy to fabricate a sandwiched thermoset (covalent adaptable network)/carbon nanotubes/boron nitride (CAN/CNTs/BN) composite. To sustainability, the CAN matrix was derived from renewable biobased resources, such as vanillin, glycerol triglycidyl ether, and 1,10‐diaminodecane. The incorporation of CAN/BN composites as the outer layers bolstered thermal conductivity while maintaining electrical insulation, while the CAN/CNTs interlayer efficiently attenuated electromagnetic waves. With a BN and CNT content of 30 wt%, the CAN/CNTs/BN composite achieved a thermal conductivity of 1.79 W·m−1·K−1, an EMI shielding effectiveness exceeding 55 dB in the X‐band, and an ultra‐low electrical conductivity of 1.6×10−13 S·m−1. Leveraging dynamic covalent chemistry, the interface‐welding technique fostered fully integrated interfaces, ensuring superior mechanical properties of CAN/CNTs/BN composite including a tensile modulus of 3837.8 ± 196.9 MPa and tensile strength of 62.1 ± 3.7 MPa. Additionally, its exceptional heat dissipation performance positions CAN/CNTs/BN composite as a promising contender for electronic packaging applications.https://doi.org/10.1002/sus2.70012biobased thermoset compositesdynamic covalent chemistryelectrical insulationelectromagnetic interference shieldingthermal conductivity
spellingShingle Xiao‐Li Zhao
Ling‐Yu Li
Yi‐Dong Li
Jian‐Bing Zeng
Biobased Thermoset Sandwiched Composites Enabled by Dynamic Covalent Chemistry for Electrical Insulation, EMI Shielding, and Thermal Management
SusMat
biobased thermoset composites
dynamic covalent chemistry
electrical insulation
electromagnetic interference shielding
thermal conductivity
title Biobased Thermoset Sandwiched Composites Enabled by Dynamic Covalent Chemistry for Electrical Insulation, EMI Shielding, and Thermal Management
title_full Biobased Thermoset Sandwiched Composites Enabled by Dynamic Covalent Chemistry for Electrical Insulation, EMI Shielding, and Thermal Management
title_fullStr Biobased Thermoset Sandwiched Composites Enabled by Dynamic Covalent Chemistry for Electrical Insulation, EMI Shielding, and Thermal Management
title_full_unstemmed Biobased Thermoset Sandwiched Composites Enabled by Dynamic Covalent Chemistry for Electrical Insulation, EMI Shielding, and Thermal Management
title_short Biobased Thermoset Sandwiched Composites Enabled by Dynamic Covalent Chemistry for Electrical Insulation, EMI Shielding, and Thermal Management
title_sort biobased thermoset sandwiched composites enabled by dynamic covalent chemistry for electrical insulation emi shielding and thermal management
topic biobased thermoset composites
dynamic covalent chemistry
electrical insulation
electromagnetic interference shielding
thermal conductivity
url https://doi.org/10.1002/sus2.70012
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