Abstract
One major disadvantage of polymeric composites is their low electrical conductivity. This is a trail-and-error study regarding PMC’s conductivity modification by filling the polymer matrix with various powders. Clay, CNT and Ferrites were used as fillers, Epoxy Epiphen RE 4020 with Epiphen DE 4020 as hardener was used as matrix and simple type fabric of alternate kevlar and carbon untwisted tows was used as reinforcement. The mechanical properties of a PMC are improved by using reinforcements so it is naturally to ask what is happening when a reinforced composite is formed with filled polymer matrix. Plate samples were formed and their electrical conductivity was evaluated. The filler’s concentration was considered and information was used in order to form the reinforced composite with the highest conductivity. Keywords: CNT, Ferrite, Clay, Epoxy, Fiber Fabric Reinforcement