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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Modern electrical engineering demands higher operating voltages, performance, and reliability in smaller devices.
  • Increased electric fields in electrical systems hinder achieving these advancements.
  • Polymer composites offer a solution by enabling electric field management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of field-grading materials.
  • To discuss their properties, recent developments, and applications.
  • To facilitate high-performance high-voltage engineering.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific publications on field-grading materials.
  • Analysis of material properties and their impact on electric field mitigation.
  • Examination of recent advancements and practical applications in high-voltage systems.

Main Results:

  • Polymer composites functionalized with conductive or semiconductive particles effectively reduce electric fields.
  • These materials enable controlled electric field distribution (grading) within electrical systems.
  • Recent developments show promise for enhanced performance and reliability in high-voltage applications.

Conclusions:

  • Field-grading polymer composites are crucial for overcoming limitations in high-voltage electrical engineering.
  • Continued research and development are essential for realizing the full potential of these materials.
  • The review highlights the importance of tailored material design for specific high-voltage applications.