This book focuses on the fundamental principles and recent progress in the field of electrical and thermal properties of polymer nanocomposites. The physical and chemical natures determining the electrical and thermal properties of polymer nanocomposites are discussed in detail. The authors describe the range of traditional and emerging polymer nanocomposites from nanoparticle and polymer composites to novel nanostructure based polymer nanocomposites. They include novel properties and potential applications, such as high-k, low-k, high thermal conductivity, antistatic, high voltage insulation, electric stress control, and thermal energy conversion among others.
Author(s): Xingyi Huang, Chunyi Zhi (eds.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2016
Language: English
Pages: VIII, 351
Tags: Polymer Sciences; Nanotechnology; Energy Storage; Optical and Electronic Materials
Front Matter....Pages i-viii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Dielectric Constant of Polymer Composites and the Routes to High-k or Low-k Nanocomposite Materials....Pages 3-28
Dielectric Loss of Polymer Nanocomposites and How to Keep the Dielectric Loss Low....Pages 29-50
Electrical Conductivity and Percolation Behavior of Polymer Nanocomposites....Pages 51-82
Positive Temperature Coefficient Effect of Polymer Nanocomposites....Pages 83-110
Front Matter....Pages 111-111
Dielectric Breakdown in Polymer Nanocomposites....Pages 113-137
Polymer Nanocomposites for Power Energy Storage....Pages 139-163
Front Matter....Pages 165-165
Thermal Stability and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites....Pages 167-190
Thermomechanical Analysis of Polymer Nanocomposites....Pages 191-242
Applications of Calorimetry on Polymer Nanocomposites....Pages 243-254
Electrically Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites with High Thermal Conductivity....Pages 255-280
Thermally Conductive Electrically Insulating Polymer Nanocomposites....Pages 281-321
Polymer–Clay Nanocomposites: A Novel Way to Enhance Flame Retardation of Plastics and Applications in Wire and Cable Industry....Pages 323-346
Back Matter....Pages 347-351
