A three-dimensional (3-D) composite structure includes a 3-D lattice structure having a plurality of electrically insulative struts, a matrix phase surrounding the 3-D lattice structure, first and second electrically conductive face sheets positioned on two faces of the 3-D lattice structure, and a plurality of electrically insulative containment sheets positioned on all faces of the 3-D lattice structure that do not include the first and second face sheets. The matrix phase includes an electrorheological material. The first and second face sheets are positioned such that an electric potential applied between the first and second face sheets creates an electric field in the matrix phase that causes a desired reversible alteration to the viscosity of the matrix phase. The first and second face sheets and the plurality of containment sheets are collectively configured to contain the matrix phase within the 3-D lattice structure.

A three-dimensional (3-D) composite structure includes a 3-D lattice structure having a plurality of electrically insulative struts, a matrix phase surrounding the 3-D lattice structure, first and second electrically conductive face sheets positioned on two faces of the 3-D lattice structure, and a plurality of electrically insulative containment sheets positioned on all faces of the 3-D lattice structure that do not include the first and second face sheets. The matrix phase includes an electrorheological material. The first and second face sheets are positioned such that an electric potential applied between the first and second face sheets creates an electric field in the matrix phase that causes a desired reversible alteration to the viscosity of the matrix phase. The first and second face sheets and the plurality of containment sheets are collectively configured to contain the matrix phase within the 3-D lattice structure.

A wiring harness sheet (1) includes a foam (3) formed into a sheet, a film (5) provided onto one of the front and back surfaces of the foam (3), and an adhesive layer (7) provided onto another of the front and back surfaces of the foam (3). A hardness of the film (5) is set at a Shore hardness within a range of A60 to A92.

A wiring harness sheet (1) includes a foam (3) formed into a sheet, a film (5) provided onto one of the front and back surfaces of the foam (3), and an adhesive layer (7) provided onto another of the front and back surfaces of the foam (3). A hardness of the film (5) is set at a Shore hardness within a range of A60 to A92.

Disclosed is a ceramic laminate sheet comprising a ceramic sheet having a plurality of cracks and a polymer resin layer disposed on one side or both sides of the ceramic sheet, wherein the plurality of cracks pass through the ceramic sheet from one side to the other side thereof, the cracks divide the ceramic sheet into a plurality of pieces, grooves for formation of the cracks are not provided in one side and the other side of the ceramic sheet.

Disclosed is a ceramic laminate sheet comprising a ceramic sheet having a plurality of cracks and a polymer resin layer disposed on one side or both sides of the ceramic sheet, wherein the plurality of cracks pass through the ceramic sheet from one side to the other side thereof, the cracks divide the ceramic sheet into a plurality of pieces, grooves for formation of the cracks are not provided in one side and the other side of the ceramic sheet.

Nanocomposite films comprising conductive nanofiller dispersed throughout a polymer matrix and further comprising at least two surfaces with differing amounts of filler and differing electrical resistivity values are provided. In particular, nanocomposites comprising polyvinyl alcohol as the polymer matrix and nanosheets and/or nanoplatelets of graphene as the conductive filler are provided. In addition, a process for forming the nanocomposites, methods for characterizing the nanocomposites as well as applications in or on electrical and/or electronic devices are provided.

A thermal sleeve for protecting an electronic member connected to a wiring harness against exposure to heat, combination thereof, and method of construction thereof is provided. The thermal sleeve has a tubular member including a circumferentially continuous wall with an insulative inner layer bounding an inner cavity extending along a central longitudinal axis between open opposite ends and a reflective outer layer. The sleeve further includes a positioning member constructed of resilient, reflective metal material. The positioning member has a tubular portion and at least one resilient finger extending radially inwardly from the tubular portion for abutment with the wiring harness. The tubular portion is fixedly attached to one of the opposite ends of the wall of the tubular member.

The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, the process includes providing an initial cable core. The initial cable core includes (i) a conductor and (ii) an initial insulation layer. The initial insulation layer includes a crosslinkable polymeric composition composed of (a) an ethylene-based polymer composed of (1) ethylene monomer, (2) an optional -olefin comonomer, and (3) an optional organosiloxane comonomer. The crosslinkable polymeric composition further includes (b) dicumyl peroxide (DCP), (c) an SiH containing (AP) scavenger, (d) optional curing coagent, and (e) optional anti-oxidant. The process includes subjecting the initial cable core to a crosslinking procedure sufficient to crosslink the crosslinkable polymeric composition and form a cable core with a crosslinked insulation layer.

The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, the process includes providing an initial cable core. The initial cable core includes (i) a conductor and (ii) an initial insulation layer. The initial insulation layer includes a crosslinkable polymeric composition composed of (a) an ethylene-based polymer composed of (1) ethylene monomer, (2) an optional -olefin comonomer, and (3) an optional organosiloxane comonomer. The crosslinkable polymeric composition further includes (b) dicumyl peroxide (DCP), (c) an SiH containing (AP) scavenger, (d) optional curing coagent, and (e) optional anti-oxidant. The process includes subjecting the initial cable core to a crosslinking procedure sufficient to crosslink the crosslinkable polymeric composition and form a cable core with a crosslinked insulation layer.