The effect of nanosilica on the DC breakdown strength of epoxy based nanocomposites

R. Kochetov, I. A. Tsekmes, L. A. Chmura, P. H F Morshuis, Tomonori Iizuka, Kohei Tatsumi, T. Tanaka

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Abstract

In this paper, we present an investigation of the dielectric properties of epoxy based nanocomposites filled with silica. Epoxy nanocomposites with surface modified nanoparticles were ex-situ synthesized using a special mixing device called nanomizer. The DC breakdown characterization of the samples filled with 0.2 vol.%, 0.5 vol.% and 1.0 vol.% showed an increase of the DC breakdown strength compared to the neat epoxy. The highest breakdown strength was observed for the samples with 0.5 vol.% fill grade. Tentative explanations are provided for the experimental results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages715-718
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781479975235
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Dec 22
Event2014 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP 2014 - Des Moines, United States
Duration: 2014 Oct 192014 Oct 22

Other

Other2014 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, CEIDP 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDes Moines
Period14/10/1914/10/22

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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