Graphene Nanoplatelets Reinforced ABS Nanocomposite Films by Sonication-Assisted Cast Film Technique for Emission Shielding Application.

The rapid proliferation of electronic devices has heightened the demand for efficient electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials, as conventional alternatives increasingly fall short in mitigating harmful electromagnetic radiation. In this study, we report the fabrication of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) nanocomposite films reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), offering a promising solution to this growing challenge. A persistent issue in incorporating GNPs into the ABS matrix is their poor wettability, which impedes uniform dispersion. To overcome this, a sonication-assisted casting technique was employed, enabling effective integration of GNPs at loadings of 1, 3, and 5 wt%. The resulting nanocomposite films exhibit uniform dispersion and enhanced functional properties. Comprehensive characterization using FESEM, UV-Vis spectroscopy, TGA, DSC, FTIR, and dielectric/EMI analyses revealed significant improvements in thermal stability, UV absorption, and dielectric behavior. Notably, the films demonstrated moderate EMI shielding effectiveness, reaching 0.0064 dB at 4 MHz. These findings position the developed GNP-reinforced ABS nanocomposites as promising candidates for advanced applications in the automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries.