Fabrication and Characterization of Semi-Crystalline and Amorphous Dielectric Polymer Films for Energy Storage
- 1 Department of Engineering, Penn State Altoona, Altoona, USA
- 2 Department of Engineering, Penn State Altoona, Altoona, USA
- 3 Department of Electrical Engineering and Materials Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA
Abstract
Dielectric polymer films are energy storage materials that are used in pulse power operations, power electronics and sustainable energy applications. This paper reviews energy storage devices with focus on dielectric film capacitors. Two prominent examples of polymer dielectrics Polyetherimide (PEI) and Poly (tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene-vinylidene fluoride) (THV) have been discussed. Polyetherimide (PEI) is an amorphous polymer recognized for its high-temperature capability, low dielectric loss and high dielectric strength. THV is a semi-crystalline polymer with high dielectric constant, high-temperature capability and charge-discharge efficiency. The primary focus of this paper is to introduce the reader to the fabrication procedures and characterization techniques used in research labs for processing of dielectric polymers. The fabrication and characterization process of both polymers has been discussed in detail to shed the light on experimental process in this area of research.
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