Polymer laminates for high energy density and low loss

Michael A. Vecchio, Zoubeida Ounaies, Michael T. Lanagan, Amira Barhoumi Meddeb

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Abstract

In this study, we investigate the effect of added interfaces on the dielectric and breakdown response of polyvinylidene fluoride polymer (PVDF). Multilayer laminates (1 through 4 layers) of PVDF are fabricated using hot pressing. A series of electrical characterization techniques including high voltage breakdown, dielectric spectroscopy and impedance spectroscopy, show the effect of interfacial elements on dielectric breakdown strength (displaying an 18% increase from a 1-layer to 3-layer structure) and dielectric permittivity (increasing 10% from 1- to 4-layers). Equivalent circuit modeling of impedance data is used to characterize the effect of laminated interfaces at low frequencies (10 mHz) and elevated temperatures (70 °C). Results suggest capacitive circuit elements in addition to a Debye like bulk model are necessary to describe space charge polarizations observed in multilayered structures. Better understanding the effect of added interfaces on charge transport in all organic laminates will provide insight into conduction through organic dielectric media, and offer insight into improving energy density and mitigating loss in high energy storage applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2016 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages457-460
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509046546
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 15 2016
Event2016 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP 2016 - Toronto, Canada
Duration: Oct 16 2016Oct 19 2016

Publication series

NameAnnual Report - Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP
Volume2016-December
ISSN (Print)0084-9162

Other

Other2016 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP 2016
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto
Period10/16/1610/19/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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