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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Electrical Engineering

Background:

  • High-temperature dielectric films are crucial for advanced microelectronics and power systems.
  • Current materials like biaxially oriented polypropylene have limitations in energy density, efficiency, and reliability for harsh environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the performance of polyetherimide (PEI) dielectric films for high-temperature electrostatic energy storage.
  • To improve breakdown strength, energy density, and operational stability.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporation of naphthalene tetracarboxylic acid dianhydrides into the PEI backbone.
  • Synergistic regulation of charge traps and dihedral angles within the polymer structure.
  • Fabrication and testing of multilayer stacked film capacitors.

Main Results:

  • The optimized PEI dielectric film achieved a discharged energy density of 6.00 J cm⁻³ at 200 °C with 90% efficiency.
  • Stable performance was maintained over 10⁵ charge-discharge cycles at 300 MV m⁻¹.
  • Multilayer capacitors demonstrated excellent thermal stability and capacitive performance.

Conclusions:

  • The developed PEI films offer a feasible strategy for high-performance dielectric materials.
  • The films exhibit remarkable energy storage, superior thermal stability, and scalable fabrication potential.
  • This advancement addresses limitations of current dielectric materials for demanding applications.