Non-intuitive concomitant enhancement of dielectric permittivity, breakdown strength and energy density in percolative polymer nanocomposites by trace Ag nanodots

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (25) ◽  
pp. 15198-15206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Huang ◽  
Xin Zhang ◽  
Guang-Kun Ren ◽  
Jianyong Jiang ◽  
Zhenkang Dan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Dielectric Permittivity ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Electrostatic Energy

In situ synthesized Ag nanodots enhances electrostatic energy storage by tuning dipoles.

scholarly journals Designing polymer nanocomposites with high energy density using machine learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhong-Hui Shen ◽  
Zhi-Wei Bao ◽  
Xiao-Xing Cheng ◽  
Bao-Wen Li ◽  
Han-Xing Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Phase Field Model ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Electrostatic Energy ◽  
Wide Range

AbstractAddressing microstructure-property relations of polymer nanocomposites is vital for designing advanced dielectrics for electrostatic energy storage. Here, we develop an integrated phase-field model to simulate the dielectric response, charge transport, and breakdown process of polymer nanocomposites. Subsequently, based on 6615 high-throughput calculation results, a machine learning strategy is schemed to evaluate the capability of energy storage. We find that parallel perovskite nanosheets prefer to block and then drive charges to migrate along with the interfaces in x-y plane, which could significantly improve the breakdown strength of polymer nanocomposites. To verify our predictions, we fabricate a polymer nanocomposite P(VDF-HFP)/Ca2Nb3O10, whose highest discharged energy density almost doubles to 35.9 J cm−3 compared with the pristine polymer, mainly benefit from the improved breakdown strength of 853 MV m−1. This work opens a horizon to exploit the great potential of 2D perovskite nanosheets for a wide range of applications of flexible dielectrics with the requirement of high voltage endurance.

scholarly journals Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Polymer-Grafted Low-K and High-K Nanoparticles for Dielectric and Electronic Applications

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 2942
Author(s):  
Bhausaheb V. Tawade ◽  
Ikeoluwa E. Apata ◽  
Nihar Pradhan ◽  
Alamgir Karim ◽  
Dharmaraj Raghavan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Polymer Chains ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Grafted Nanoparticles ◽  
Grafting From

The synthesis of polymer-grafted nanoparticles (PGNPs) or hairy nanoparticles (HNPs) by tethering of polymer chains to the surface of nanoparticles is an important technique to obtain nanostructured hybrid materials that have been widely used in the formulation of advanced polymer nanocomposites. Ceramic-based polymer nanocomposites integrate key attributes of polymer and ceramic nanomaterial to improve the dielectric properties such as breakdown strength, energy density and dielectric loss. This review describes the ”grafting from” and ”grafting to” approaches commonly adopted to graft polymer chains on NPs pertaining to nano-dielectrics. The article also covers various surface initiated controlled radical polymerization techniques, along with templated approaches for grafting of polymer chains onto SiO2, TiO2, BaTiO3, and Al2O3 nanomaterials. As a look towards applications, an outlook on high-performance polymer nanocomposite capacitors for the design of high energy density pulsed power thin-film capacitors is also presented.

Layer-structured BaTiO3/P(VDF–HFP) composites with concurrently improved dielectric permittivity and breakdown strength toward capacitive energy-storage applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (30) ◽  
pp. 10257-10265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Sun ◽  
Zhicheng Shi ◽  
Liang Liang ◽  
Shuang Wei ◽  
Huanlei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Dielectric Permittivity ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Capacitive Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Storage Applications

Layer-structured nanocomposites with concurrently improved dielectric permittivity and breakdown strength, as well as superior energy-storage performances are obtained.

scholarly journals Significantly Enhanced Energy Storage Density by Modulating the Aspect Ratio of BaTiO3 Nanofibers

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dou Zhang ◽  
Xuefan Zhou ◽  
James Roscow ◽  
Kechao Zhou ◽  
Lu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Electric Displacement ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Energy Storage Density ◽  
Storage Density

Abstract There is a growing need for high energy density capacitors in modern electric power supplies. The creation of nanocomposite systems based on one-dimensional nanofibers has shown great potential in achieving a high energy density since they can optimize the energy density by exploiting both the high permittivity of ceramic fillers and the high breakdown strength of the polymer matrix. In this paper, BaTiO3 nanofibers (NFs) with different aspect ratio were synthesized by a two-step hydrothermal method and the permittivity and energy storage of the P(VDF-HFP) nanocomposites were investigated. It is found that as the BaTiO3 NF aspect ratio and volume fraction increased the permittivity and maximum electric displacement of the nanocomposites increased, while the breakdown strength decreased. The nanocomposites with the highest aspect ratio BaTiO3 NFs exhibited the highest energy storage density at the same electric field. However, the nanocomposites with the lowest aspect ratio BaTiO3 NFs achieved the maximal energy storage density of 15.48 J/cm3 due to its higher breakdown strength. This contribution provides a potential route to prepare and tailor the properties of high energy density capacitor nanocomposites.

scholarly journals Enhanced energy density of PVDF-based nanocomposites via a core–shell strategy

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
JingJing Xu ◽  
Chao Fu ◽  
Huiying Chu ◽  
Xianyou Wu ◽  
Zhongyang Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Electric Displacement ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Discharge Energy ◽  
Discharge Energy Density

Abstract In recent years, high energy density polymer capacitors have attracted a lot of scientific interest due to their potential applications in advanced power systems and electronic devices. Here, core–shell structured TiO2@SrTiO3@polydamine nanowires (TiO2@SrTiO3@PDA NWs) were synthesized via a combination of surface conversion reaction and in-situ polymerization method, and then incorporated into the poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) matrix. Our results showed that a small amount of TiO2@SrTiO3@PDA NWs can simultaneously enhance the breakdown strength and electric displacement of nanocomposite (NC) films, resulting in improved energy storage capability. The 5 wt% TiO2@SrTiO3@PDA NWs/PVDF NC demonstrates 1.72 times higher maximum discharge energy density compared to pristine PVDF (10.34 J/cm3 at 198 MV/m vs. 6.01 J/cm3 at 170 MV/m). In addition, the NC with 5 wt% TiO2@SrTiO3@PDA NWs also demonstrates an excellent charge–discharge efficiency (69% at 198 MV/m). Enhanced energy storage performance is due to hierarchical interfacial polarization among their multiple interfaces, the large aspect ratio as well as surface modification of the TiO2@SrTiO3 NWs. The results of this study provide guidelines and a foundation for the preparation of the polymer NCs with an outstanding discharge energy density.

Excellent energy density of polymer nanocomposites containing BaTiO3@Al2O3 nanofibers induced by moderate interfacial area

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (34) ◽  
pp. 13259-13264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongbin Pan ◽  
Lingmin Yao ◽  
Jiwei Zhai ◽  
Bo Shen ◽  
Shaohui Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Interfacial Area ◽  
Electric Breakdown

A moderate interfacial area results in significantly enhancement of electric breakdown strength in BaTiO3@Al2O3 nanocomposites. An energy density of ≈12.18 J cm−3 is achieved with a small loading of 5 vol% BaTiO3@Al2O3 nfs.

Enhanced electric breakdown strength and high energy density of barium titanate filled polymer nanocomposites

2013 ◽  
Vol 114 (17) ◽  
pp. 174107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Yu ◽  
Yujuan Niu ◽  
Feng Xiang ◽  
Yongcun Zhou ◽  
Yuanyuan Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Barium Titanate ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Electric Breakdown ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Filled Polymer

Enhanced Energy Storage in Nanocomposites Through Aligned PZT Nanowires

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haixiong Tang ◽  
Henry A. Sodano ◽  
Yirong Lin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Dielectric Permittivity ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Applied Electric Field ◽  
Energy Storage And Conversion ◽  
Electromechanical Properties ◽  
Capacitive Energy Storage ◽  
Wide Range

Nanocomposites consisting of a piezoceramic inclusion and polymer matrix offer a combination of electromechanical coupling with high toughness and ductility inherent to polymers. There is a wide range of applications for these types of materials due to their intrinsic piezoelectric and dielectric properties, such as vibration sensing, actuation, energy harvesting and capacitive energy storage. However, the relatively low piezoelectric strain coefficient and dielectric permittivity of these nanocomposites significantly limit their application in energy conversion and energy storage applications. There are mainly two coupled to improve the dielectric permittivity and electromechanical properties of piezoceramic nanocomposites, namely higher aspect ratio active inclusions and alignment of inclusions in the direction of the applied electric field. Previously, we have demonstrated that using higher aspect ratio lead zirconate titanate (PZT) nanowires (NWs) could significantly enhance the energy density and d33 coupling as compared to the samples with lower aspect ratio PZT nanorods [11]. In this paper, we will show that orientation of PZT NWs also influences energy storage capability of nanocomposite. Nanocomposites with aligned PZT NWs in the direction of the applied electric field show increased dielectric permittivity and energy density as compared to those with randomly dispersed inclusions. PZT NWs are hydrothermally synthesized, dispersed into a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), cast into a film and then aligned through uniaxial stretching. Scanning electric microscopy (SEM) shows the PZT NWs are successfully aligned in direction of stretching. This work demonstrates that the energy storage and conversion capability of the nanocomposite can be significantly enhanced through the alignment of PZT NWs in the direction of the applied electric field. The findings of this research could lead to broad interest due to demonstration of developing piezoceramic nanocomposites with enhanced dielectric and electromechanical properties for next generation energy storage and conversion devices.

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