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Low-entropy amorphous dielectric polymers for high-temperature capacitive energy storage

Qiyan Zhang, Dongmou Li, Yueqi Zhong, Yuna Hu, Shuangwu Huang, Shuxiang Dong, Q. M. Zhang

2024Energy & Environmental Science32 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

A short-range ordered, long-range disordered structure in a low-entropy amorphous polymer, with locally extended polymer chains, inhibits electron transport in dielectric polymers, enhancing capacitive performance at elevated temperatures.

Topics & Concepts

Amorphous solidDielectricPolymerCapacitive sensingMaterials scienceAtmospheric temperature rangeEntropy (arrow of time)Condensed matter physicsChemical physicsThermodynamicsComposite materialOptoelectronicsCrystallographyChemistryElectrical engineeringPhysicsEngineeringDielectric materials and actuatorsFerroelectric and Piezoelectric MaterialsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials