Sample Type

Out-of plane thermal conductivity k₃₃

Measurement [W/(m∙K]

Prediction [W/(m∙K]

neat resin

0.206 ± 0.002

0.2 (manufacturer data)

resin + 3.6% Al-particles

0.217 ± 0.003

0.215 (Maxwell)

0% z-fibers

0.420 ± 0.015

0.507

0% z-fibers + 3.6% Al-particles

0.619 ± 0.049

0.543

3% z-fibers

1.42 ± 0.058

1.62

6% z-fibers

3.87 ± 0.053

4.15