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Dielectric polymers for high-temperature capacitive energy storage

Journal Article · · Chemical Society Reviews
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/d0cs00765j· OSTI ID:1826334
Polymers are the preferred materials for dielectrics in high-energy-density capacitors. The electrification of transport and growing demand for advanced electronics require polymer dielectrics capable of operating efficiently at high temperatures. In this review, we critically analyze the most recent development in the dielectric polymers for high-temperature capacitive energy storage applications. While general design considerations are discussed, emphasis is placed on the elucidation of the structural dependence of the high-field dielectric and electrical properties and the capacitive performance, including discharged energy density, charge–discharge efficiency and cyclability, of dielectric polymers at high temperatures. Here, advantages and limitations of current approaches to high-temperature dielectric polymers are summarized. Challenges along with future research opportunities are highlighted at the end of this article.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Materials Sciences & Engineering Division
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
1826334
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1777517
Journal Information:
Chemical Society Reviews, Journal Name: Chemical Society Reviews Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 50; ISSN 0306-0012
Publisher:
Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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