DONE AND DUSTED: THE ANTISTATIC DEVELOPMENTS DRIVING AUTOMOTIVES

摘要

Most plastics have a very low electrical conductivity, and therefore usually exhibit a strong tendency for charge accumulation on the surface, caused by contact with other materials. In many cases, the existence of surface charges leads to problematic effects, e.g. the coherence of plastic films or the adherence of dust due to electrostatic attraction. Furthermore, the resulting discharges are a considerable hazard, as they can interfere with the function of electronic equipment, as used in medical technology for example. Also with regards to explosion protection, electrostatic discharges are highly problematic. Similarly, dust accumulation on plastic components due to electrostatic charges represents a problem in the packaging industry, as the impaired visual impression of the product can have a negative effect on the customer's purchasing decision.