Recent trends in all-organic polymer dielectrics for high-temperature electrostatic energy storage capacitors

Journal Article · Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2025 · Progress in Polymer Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2025.101957· OSTI ID:2584847

Xie, Zongliang; Fan, Lu; Li, He; Ran, Zhaoyu; Lai, Shiqi; Liu, Xiaoyan; Deatherage, Ashlin; Wang, Yalin; Li, Qi; Yin, Yi; Liu, Yi

Electrostatic energy storage (EES) capacitors are critical for renewable energy and high-power systems, driving the search for dielectric materials that combine superior electrical insulation, mechanical flexibility, low density, cost-effectiveness, and processability. Polymer-based dielectrics have emerged as leading candidates, particularly for high electric field applications. However, conventional polymers often fail to meet the demands of high-temperature environments due to increased electrical conductivity and reduced discharged energy density at elevated temperatures, resulting in energy loss and reduced performance. High glass transition temperature (T g) polymers show promise but require further optimization to enhance their energy storage capabilities under thermal and electrical stress. This review provides a comprehensive update on recent advancements in high-T g polymer-based dielectrics for EES capacitors, focusing on both intrinsic polymers and all-organic composites. It outlines key design principles, critical performance parameters, and innovative strategies—such as nanofiller doping, layered architectures, physical blending, and chemical crosslinking—to improve electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. The review also highlights emerging trends, including the integration of machine learning algorithms to explore novel polymer structures and expand the chemical design space. By bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application, this review aims to accelerate the development of next-generation dielectric materials capable of balancing multiple performance metrics for high-temperature EES capacitors.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22), Scientific User Facilities Division (SC-22.3 )
• Grant/Contract Number: AC02-05CH11231
• OSTI ID: 2584847
• Journal Information: Progress in Polymer Science, Journal Name: Progress in Polymer Science Vol. 164
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English