Ferroelectric polymer-ceramic nanoparticle composite films for use in the capacitive storage of electrical energy

Timothy L. Porter, Randy Dillingham, David Cornelison, Dana Parsons, Andy Pierce

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Abstract

In this study, we use novel thermal deposition techniques to synthesize films of poly(vinlyidene fluoride), or PVDF, containing nanoparticles of the ceramic titanium dioxide (TiO2). This ferroelectric polymer has shown promise as a capacitor dielectric material, and possible enhanced electrical properties when combined with ceramic nanoparticles. Characterization of these composite films has been performed including chemical structure and microstructure using SFM, XPS, and EDS techniques. Measurements of film parameters such as dielectric constant and breakdown voltage have also been performed, and the dispersion of the ceramic particles within the films has been characterized.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPolymer Materials and Membranes for Energy Devices
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781617822254
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume1269
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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