Polymer Nanocomposites As Future Materials For Defense & Energy Applications-High Energy Density Storage Systems With Reduced Size And Weight For Pulse Power Applications

摘要

The objective of our research is to combine high dielectric constant platelet materials and high breakdown voltage polymers to yield polymer- platelet composites with an improved overall dielectric-constant / breakdown- voltage combination. These polymer nanocomposite dielectric materials will be used to prepare high-energy storage capacitors useful for pulse power applications. The approach we have taken is to synthesize high permittivity inorganic platelet materials, covalently functionalize the platelet surfaces with organic groups, and prepare polymer nanocomposites incorporating these materials.