Nanostructured polymer microcomposites: A distinct class of insulating materials

Author

Fréchette, M.F. ; Larocque, R.Y. ; Trudeau, M. ; Veillette, R. ; Rioux, R. ; Pélissou, S. ; Besner, S. ; Javan, M. ; Cole, K. ; That, M. -T Ton ; Desgagnés, D. ; Castellon, J. ; Agnel, S. ; Toureille, A. ; Platbrood, G.

Author_Institution

Inst. de Recherche d´´Hydro-Quebec, Varennes

Volume

15

Issue

1

fYear

2008

fDate

2/1/2008 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

90

Lastpage

105

Abstract

Experimental evidence was produced and gathered to demonstrate the distinct nature of nanostructured polymer microcomposites. The case of a polymer composite consisting of a high-content of micrometric quartz with a small adjunct of nanoclay is discussed. Emphasis is put on dielectric behavior studies while some results on thermal characteristics are presented. Overall results strongly support the potential of this class of insulating material for electrotechnical applications.

Keywords

clay; nanocomposites; polymers; quartz; insulating materials; micrometric quartz; nanoclay; nanostructured polymer microcomposites; thermal characteristics; Active matrix organic light emitting diodes; Dielectric materials; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Epoxy resins; Nanocomposites; Nanoparticles; Nanostructured materials; Plastic insulation; Polymers; Silicon compounds;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1070-9878

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/T-DEI.2008.4446740

Filename

4446740