Carbon Fiber and Carbon Black Reinforced PVC Composites and Nanocomposites

PVC is the most widely employed resin because of its cost-effectiveness, mechanical durability, resistance to flame and chemicals, and excellent insulating properties. However, the development of sensitive applications is limited by PVC’s imperfect heat and UV stability. In order to improve the material’s ultimate qualities, researchers have recently developed innovative and sustainable PVC-based composites and nanocomposites. In this chapter, authors shed light on carbon-based nanofillers especially carbon fibers (CFs) and carbon black (CB) to improve the PVC characteristics. Besides altering physico-mechanical behavior and stability against thermal and UV exposure, PVC finds its way for new applications like electronic devices, electroactive materials, strain sensors for wearable flexible electronics, etc. This chapter introduces a cutting-edge research platform for next-generation of PVC materials for sustainable environment.