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This study introduces recyclable polymer dielectrics using dynamic boroxine rings for high-temperature capacitors. These materials offer excellent thermal stability and recyclability, addressing key limitations in energy storage.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Polymer dielectrics face a trade-off between electrical insulation and thermal tolerance for energy storage.
  • Permanent covalent crosslinking improves performance but hinders degradability and recyclability.
  • Environmental concerns arise from the disposal of non-recyclable high-performance polymers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a recyclable polymer dielectric with high thermal stability for advanced capacitive energy storage.
  • To overcome the limitations of traditional polymer dielectrics in extreme temperature applications.
  • To propose a green and cost-effective approach for manufacturing high-temperature capacitor films.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized a recyclable polymer topology featuring dynamically cross-linked boroxine rings.
  • Investigated the reversible bond dissociation of boroxine rings in polar solvents for recyclability.
  • Analyzed the impact of boroxine incorporation on electronic states and free volume.
  • Evaluated high-temperature dielectric performance, including energy density and efficiency.

Main Results:

  • Boroxine rings enable reversible polymer recyclability in water-containing polar solvents.
  • The B-O framework of boroxine rings provides significant thermal robustness.
  • Boroxine incorporation suppressed high-temperature leakage conduction by introducing localized electronic states and reducing free volume.
  • Achieved a discharged energy density of 6.35 J cm-3 with >90% efficiency at 200 °C.
  • The recycled polymer film retained 97.8% of its initial performance after secondary recycling.

Conclusions:

  • A novel recyclable polymer dielectric based on dynamic boroxine rings was successfully developed.
  • This approach offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative for high-temperature energy storage.
  • The material demonstrates excellent thermal stability and recyclability, reducing manufacturing costs for advanced capacitor films.