Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ziegler–Natta Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview01:17

Ziegler–Natta Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview

3.9K
Ziegler–Natta polymerization is another form of addition or chain‐growth polymerization used for synthesizing linear polymers over branched polymers. The catalyst used for polymerization is the Ziegler–Natta catalyst, named after Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta, who developed it in 1953. This catalyst is an organometallic complex of titanium tetrachloride and triethyl aluminum, with the active form of the catalyst being an alkyl titanium compound. Using the Ziegler–Natta...
3.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Multifunctional Oregano-Derived Plasma Polymer Coatings for Wound Healing Applications: An In Vitro Study.

International wound journal·2026
Same author

Elastomer-Based VitrimersA Review of the Preparation, Characterization, and Applications.

ACS omega·2025
Same author

Instant Upcycling of Microplastics into Graphene and Its Environmental Application.

Small science·2025
Same author

The fractal geometry of polymeric materials surfaces: surface area and fractal length scales.

Soft matter·2024
Same author

Fluorescent Nanocarbons: From Synthesis and Structure to Cancer Imaging and Therapy.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)·2024
Same author

Recent innovations in the technology and applications of low-dimensional CuO nanostructures for sensing, energy and catalysis.

Nanoscale horizons·2023
Same journal

Correction: Yang et al. Microstructural Characteristics of High-Pressure Die Casting with High Strength-Ductility Synergy Properties: A Review. <i>Materials</i> 2023, <i>16</i>, 1954.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Effect of La and Ce Microalloying on the Corrosion Resistance of 0.4Sb Low-Alloy Steel in a Harsh Marine Atmospheric Environment.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

High-Temperature Properties of Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate Cement Modified with Gold Tailings.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

A Study on the Evolution of Intermetallic Phase Microstructure and High-Temperature Creep Behavior in Mg-8.0Al-1.0Nd-1.5Gd-Mn Alloys.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Material-Driven Clinical Complications in Mechanical Circulatory Support: From Blood-Material Interactions to Device-Related Adverse Events.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Influence of Final Irrigation on Calcium Silicate-Based Sealer Dentinal Tubular Penetration: A Systematic Review.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Synthesis and Characterization of High c-axis ZnO Thin Film by Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition System and its UV Photodetector Application
08:18

Synthesis and Characterization of High c-axis ZnO Thin Film by Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition System and its UV Photodetector Application

Published on: October 3, 2015

15.7K

Electrically Insulating Plasma Polymer/ZnO Composite Films.

Ahmed Al-Jumaili1,2, Avishek Kumar3, Kateryna Bazaka4,5,6

  • 1Electronics Materials Lab, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia. Ahmed.Aljumaili@my.jcu.edu.au.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 25, 2019
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study explored ZnO nanoparticles in plasma polymer films for biomaterials and microelectronics. The nanocomposite films showed enhanced conductivity, with smaller ZnO particles yielding higher dielectric constants.

Keywords:
biomaterialsdielectric characteristicselectrically insulating coatingsplasma-assisted techniquepolymer–nanoparticle compositesrenewable geranium oil

More Related Videos

Encapsulation and Permeability Characteristics of Plasma Polymerized Hollow Particles
09:27

Encapsulation and Permeability Characteristics of Plasma Polymerized Hollow Particles

Published on: August 16, 2012

11.2K
Plasma-Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy Growth of Mg3N2 and Zn3N2 Thin Films
13:05

Plasma-Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy Growth of Mg3N2 and Zn3N2 Thin Films

Published on: May 11, 2019

8.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Synthesis and Characterization of High c-axis ZnO Thin Film by Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition System and its UV Photodetector Application
08:18

Synthesis and Characterization of High c-axis ZnO Thin Film by Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition System and its UV Photodetector Application

Published on: October 3, 2015

15.7K
Encapsulation and Permeability Characteristics of Plasma Polymerized Hollow Particles
09:27

Encapsulation and Permeability Characteristics of Plasma Polymerized Hollow Particles

Published on: August 16, 2012

11.2K
Plasma-Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy Growth of Mg3N2 and Zn3N2 Thin Films
13:05

Plasma-Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy Growth of Mg3N2 and Zn3N2 Thin Films

Published on: May 11, 2019

8.0K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Plasma-polymerized films offer tunable properties for advanced applications.
  • Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles are crucial for modifying material electrical characteristics.
  • Renewable geranium essential oil presents a sustainable precursor for polymer synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the electrical properties of plasma polymer films functionalized with ZnO nanoparticles.
  • To assess the potential of these nanocomposite films in biomaterials and microelectronics.
  • To understand the influence of ZnO nanoparticle size and concentration on film properties.

Main Methods:

  • A single-step method combining plasma polymerization of geranium essential oil and thermal decomposition of zinc acetylacetonate (Zn(acac)2).
  • Deposition of composite films (Zn/Ge 10 W and Zn/Ge 50 W) using different input powers (10 W and 50 W).
  • Electrical characterization of pristine and ZnO-functionalized films within metal-insulator-metal structures.

Main Results:

  • ZnO addition (~1%) had a minor impact on capacitance and dielectric constants.
  • Smaller ZnO nanoparticles resulted in higher dielectric constants; larger particles decreased this value.
  • Conductivity increased significantly (10^-14–10^-15 Ω^-1 m^-1) compared to pristine polymer films (10^-16–10^-17 Ω^-1 m^-1).

Conclusions:

  • Plasma-polymerized geranium oil films functionalized with ZnO nanoparticles exhibit promising electrical properties.
  • Nanoparticle size is a critical factor influencing the dielectric behavior of the nanocomposites.
  • The enhanced conductivity positions these materials for potential use in microelectronic and biomaterial applications.