Self-regulating electric heater based on elastomer, modified with multilayer carbon nanotubes

The review of modern approaches to the development of electric heating materials makes it possible to conclude that the studies of electrically conductive composites are based on using elastomers modified with nanoscale carbon materials. In the manufacturing of electric heaters, temperature self-regulation is the main property that increases their characteristics. However, researchers engaged in studying such heaters, face difficulties associated with the magnitude of supply voltage and power. In this regard, the tasks of the present work were as follows: to study the modifier characteristics for nanomodified heaters, and to select a modifier that is best dispersed in the elastomer, which will ensure the maximum magnitude of the supply voltage and the high value of the specific power of the heater. To develop an electric heater, silicone rubber modified with carbon nanotubes was used as an elastomer. The method for manufacturing the heating element nanomodified material was described...