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Suppression of elevated temperatures space charge accumulation in polypropylene/elastomer blends by deep traps induced by surface-modified ZnO nanoparticles

Space charge accumulation is a critical issue for the deterioration of the elevated temperature insulating property of polymeric materials. We present the influence of surface-modified ZnO nanoparticles on the space charge distribution and direct current (DC) resistivity of polypropylene (PP)/elastomer blends under elevated temperature. Octyltrimethoxysilane, a silane coupling agent, was used for the surface modification of nanoparticles. Morphology characterization results indicated that the elastomer and coated ZnO were well dispersed in the PP matrix. It was observed that the coated ZnO can significantly improve the insulating properties, including a minimized electric field distortion (4.0%) and increased DC volume resistivity (1.41 × 1018 ? m) under an electric field of 40 kV/mm and 70 °C. The DC resistivity of 2 ph PP/elastomer/ZnO ternary composites was improved by 13.4 times compared with that of pure PP/elastomer blends. The suppression of space charges may originate from deep traps existing in spherulite boundaries and interfacial zones between polypropylene and ZnO. This work provides an effective method to endow a recyclable insulating material with outstanding elevated temperature insulating performances.

» Author: Bin Dang, Qi Li, Yao Zhou, Jun Hu, Jinliang He

» Reference: Composites Science and Technology

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