Ultrahigh energy density in dielectric nanocomposites by modulating nanofiller orientation and polymer crystallization behavior

High-energy density dielectrics for electrostatic capacitors are in urgent demand for advanced electronics and electrical power systems. Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) based nanocomposites have attracted remarkable attention by intrinsic high polarization, flexibility, low density, and outstanding...

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Main Authors: Ru Guo, Hang Luo, Di Zhai, Zhida Xiao, Haoran Xie, Yuan Liu, Fan Wang, Xun Jiang, Dou Zhang
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Published: KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. 2024-10-01
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author Ru Guo
Hang Luo
Di Zhai
Zhida Xiao
Haoran Xie
Yuan Liu
Fan Wang
Xun Jiang
Dou Zhang
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Hang Luo
Di Zhai
Zhida Xiao
Haoran Xie
Yuan Liu
Fan Wang
Xun Jiang
Dou Zhang
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description High-energy density dielectrics for electrostatic capacitors are in urgent demand for advanced electronics and electrical power systems. Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) based nanocomposites have attracted remarkable attention by intrinsic high polarization, flexibility, low density, and outstanding processability. However, it is still challenging to achieve significant improvement in energy density due to the common contradictions between electric polarization and breakdown strength. Here, we proposed a novel facile strategy that simultaneously achieves the construction of in-plane oriented BaTiO3 nanowires and crystallization modulation of PVDF matrix via an in-situ uniaxial stretch process. The polar phase transition and enhanced Young's modulus facilitate the synergetic improvement of electric polarization and voltage endurance capability for PVDF matrix. Additionally, the aligned distribution of nanowires could reduce the contact probability of nanowire tips, thus alleviating electric field concentration and hindering the conductive path. Finally, a record high energy density of 38.3 ​J/cm3 and 40.9 ​J/cm3 are achieved for single layer and optimized sandwich-structured nanocomposite, respectively. This work provides a unique structural design and universal method for dielectric nanocomposites with ultrahigh energy density, which presents a promising prospect of practical application for modern energy storage systems.
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spelling doaj-art-5531e04ff31246259f1166f045894a1a2025-08-20T01:48:08ZengKeAi Communications Co. Ltd.Advanced Powder Materials2772-834X2024-10-013510021210.1016/j.apmate.2024.100212Ultrahigh energy density in dielectric nanocomposites by modulating nanofiller orientation and polymer crystallization behaviorRu Guo0Hang Luo1Di Zhai2Zhida Xiao3Haoran Xie4Yuan Liu5Fan Wang6Xun Jiang7Dou Zhang8Powder Metallurgy Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, ChinaCorresponding author.; Powder Metallurgy Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, ChinaPowder Metallurgy Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, ChinaPowder Metallurgy Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, ChinaPowder Metallurgy Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, ChinaPowder Metallurgy Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, ChinaPowder Metallurgy Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, ChinaPowder Metallurgy Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, ChinaCorresponding author.; Powder Metallurgy Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, ChinaHigh-energy density dielectrics for electrostatic capacitors are in urgent demand for advanced electronics and electrical power systems. Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) based nanocomposites have attracted remarkable attention by intrinsic high polarization, flexibility, low density, and outstanding processability. However, it is still challenging to achieve significant improvement in energy density due to the common contradictions between electric polarization and breakdown strength. Here, we proposed a novel facile strategy that simultaneously achieves the construction of in-plane oriented BaTiO3 nanowires and crystallization modulation of PVDF matrix via an in-situ uniaxial stretch process. The polar phase transition and enhanced Young's modulus facilitate the synergetic improvement of electric polarization and voltage endurance capability for PVDF matrix. Additionally, the aligned distribution of nanowires could reduce the contact probability of nanowire tips, thus alleviating electric field concentration and hindering the conductive path. Finally, a record high energy density of 38.3 ​J/cm3 and 40.9 ​J/cm3 are achieved for single layer and optimized sandwich-structured nanocomposite, respectively. This work provides a unique structural design and universal method for dielectric nanocomposites with ultrahigh energy density, which presents a promising prospect of practical application for modern energy storage systems.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772834X24000435DielectricsEnergy storagePoly(vinylidene fluoride)BaTiO3 nanowireCrystallization behavior
spellingShingle Ru Guo
Hang Luo
Di Zhai
Zhida Xiao
Haoran Xie
Yuan Liu
Fan Wang
Xun Jiang
Dou Zhang
Ultrahigh energy density in dielectric nanocomposites by modulating nanofiller orientation and polymer crystallization behavior
Advanced Powder Materials
Dielectrics
Energy storage
Poly(vinylidene fluoride)
BaTiO3 nanowire
Crystallization behavior
title Ultrahigh energy density in dielectric nanocomposites by modulating nanofiller orientation and polymer crystallization behavior
title_full Ultrahigh energy density in dielectric nanocomposites by modulating nanofiller orientation and polymer crystallization behavior
title_fullStr Ultrahigh energy density in dielectric nanocomposites by modulating nanofiller orientation and polymer crystallization behavior
title_full_unstemmed Ultrahigh energy density in dielectric nanocomposites by modulating nanofiller orientation and polymer crystallization behavior
title_short Ultrahigh energy density in dielectric nanocomposites by modulating nanofiller orientation and polymer crystallization behavior
title_sort ultrahigh energy density in dielectric nanocomposites by modulating nanofiller orientation and polymer crystallization behavior
topic Dielectrics
Energy storage
Poly(vinylidene fluoride)
BaTiO3 nanowire
Crystallization behavior
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772834X24000435
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