Researchers develop novel nonwovens that are electrically conductive but thermally insulating

https://phys.org/news/2023-04-nonwovens-electrically-thermally-insulating.html

"cost effective, scalable carbon and silicon ceramic via electrospinning... fibers with sea-island type nanostructure and with diameter 500 to 600 nm homogeneously distributed... carbon matrix enables electron transport high electrical conductivity, but nano-sized silicon ceramic prevents thermal energy spreading... made from commercial polymers... energy management, battery-powered electromobility, smart textiles, or aerospace"

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