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Application of a Coupling Agent to Improve the Dielectric Properties of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites
Published on: September 19, 2020
Ultra-low concentration PVA-doped PMMA: an all-organic dielectric with markedly improved dielectric properties and
Yuhao Chen1, Guang Liu1,2, Yang Cui1,3,2
1School of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power Hangzhou 310018 China lg@zuwe.edu.cn.
Abstract:
Polymer dielectrics are widely used in the fabrication of dielectric capacitors due to their excellent insulating properties. However, the relatively low dielectric constant (ε r) limits the energy storage density (U d) of polymer dielectrics. This study fabricated P(VA)MMA composite films by incorporating ultralow-content (<0.1 wt%) PVA into PMMA matrices. By systematically varying the PVA doping concentration (0.025-0.075 wt%), the ε r and U d were effectively optimized. Notably, the P(VA_1)MMA film with 0.025 wt% PVA doping concentration achieved a high U d of 7.83 J cm-3 at 580 MV m-1 electric field, representing a 29.64% enhancement compared to pure PMMA film while maintaining an energy storage efficiency of 86.34%. This study successfully developed all-organic dielectric materials with significantly enhanced dielectric constant and energy storage properties at ultra-low doping concentrations, which holds important implications for the advancement of dielectric capacitors.
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