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A Review on Electrical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Material: Fabrication, Measurement, and Performances

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The demands for fiber-reinforced polymer material (FRPM) have rapidly grown over the years. Nevertheless, it has many hurdles in enhancing electrical properties. The electrical properties of the FRPM have been extensively investigated by researchers for various reinforcement, matrix, coating, and chemical treatments. However, the past surveys fail to elaborate on different electrical property measurements and the behavior of various FRPMs. So, the current study aims to critically review the FRPM fabrication methods, measuring techniques, and electrical performances. The electrical performance indexes are assessed by the dielectric constant (permittivity), dissipation factor, dielectric loss factor, electrical resistivity/ conductivity, and EMI shielding effectiveness (absorption, reflection, and multiple reflections). Also, this study compiles the effect of performance influencing factors such as fiber loading, matrix type, chemical treatment, size/loading filler, and coating. Finally, the study indicates the pathway and directions for sustainable fiber-reinforced polymer sensor development for textile, agriculture, and biomedical applications.

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Mylsamy, G., Krishnasamy, P. A Review on Electrical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Material: Fabrication, Measurement, and Performances. Trans Indian Inst Met 76, 1691–1708 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-023-02888-3

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