Silica-Polypropylene Nanocomposites for Film Capacitors: Structure–Property Studies and the Role of Biaxial Stretching Conditions

Ilkka Rytöluoto, Minna Niittymäki, Kari Lahti, Eetta Saarimäki, Timo Flyktman, Mika Paajanen, Mikko Karttunen

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Abstract

Biaxial-stretching-induced morphology development and dielectric properties of hydrophobic fumed silica-BOPP nanocomposite films were investigated. The precursor (cast) film morphology, pre-heating as well as biaxial stretching
temperature and stretch ratio were found to profoundly affect the silica-BOPP film bulk morphology, surface texture and the formation of particle/agglomerate-induced cavitation upon biaxial stretching. Isothermal high-field conductivity and thermally stimulated depolarization current measurements indicated decreasing high-field/high-temperature conductivity
and modification of trap density of states upon incorporation of nanosilica in comparison to neat BOPP. Large-area DC dielectric strength is, however, sensitive to thermal/mechanical stresses upon biaxial stretching, hence necessitating careful optimization of the nanocomposite formulation and processing.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 26th Nordic Insulation Symposium
PublisherNordic Insulation Symposium
Pages123-128
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Aug 2019
Publication typeA4 Article in conference proceedings
EventNordic Insulation Symposium -
Duration: 1 Jan 1900 → …

Publication series

Name Proceedings of the Nordic Insulation Symposium
PublisherNordic Insulation Symposium
Number26
ISSN (Electronic)2535-3969

Conference

ConferenceNordic Insulation Symposium
Period1/01/00 → …

Publication forum classification

  • Publication forum level 1

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