Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites

__Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites__ provides the first in-depth discussion of nano-dielectrics, an emerging and fast moving topic in electrical insulation. The book provides an overview of the background, principles and promise of nanodielectrics, as well as a discussion of the processing of nanocomposites. Special considerations are also given to clay based processes, mechanical, thermal and electric properties and surface properties, as well as erosion resistance. Carbon nanotubes are discussed as a means of creation of nonlinear conductivity. Editor J. Keith Nelson brings together the leading minds in the field, whose contributions to the book also: * Discusses the background, principles and importance of nano-dielectric composites * Includes complete coverage of nanodielectric composites such as cryogenic applications, high voltage stress grading materials and applications in the capacitor industry * Provides detailed coverage on the processing of nanocomposites __Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites__ is perfect for academics and researchers working in or interested in learning more about this growing field. Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites provides the first in-depth discussion of nano-dielectrics, an emerging and fast moving topic in electrical insulation. The book provides an overview of the background, principles and promise of nanodielectrics, as well as a discussion of the processing of nanocomposites. Special considerations are also given to clay based processes, mechanical, thermal and electric properties and surface properties, as well as erosion resistance. Carbon nanotubes are discussed as a means of creation of nonlinear conductivity. Editor J. Keith Nelson brings together the leading minds in the field, whose contributions to the book also: Discusses the background, principles and importance of nano-dielectric composites Includes complete coverage of nanodielectric composites such as cryogenic applications, high voltage stress grading materials and applications in the capacitor industry Provides detailed coverage on the processing of nanocomposites Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites is perfect for academics and researchers working in or interested in learning more about this growing field. . Front Matter....Pages I-X Background, Principles and Promise of Nanodielectrics....Pages 1-30 The Processing of Nanocomposites....Pages 31-64 Special Considerations for Clay-Based Materials....Pages 65-93 The Chemistry and Physics of the Interface Region and Functionalization....Pages 95-131 Modeling the Physics and Chemistry of Interfaces in Nanodielectrics....Pages 133-161 Mechanical and Thermal Properties....Pages 163-196 Electrical Properties....Pages 197-228 Interface Properties and Surface Erosion Resistance....Pages 229-258 Non-linear Field Grading Materials and Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites with Controlled Conductivity....Pages 259-284 The Emerging Mechanistic Picture....Pages 285-319 Industrial Applications Perspective of Nanodielectrics....Pages 321-338 Back Matter....Pages 339-368 Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites provides the first in-depth discussion of nano-dielectrics, an emerging and fast moving topic in electrical insulation. The text begins with an overview of the background, principles and promise of nanodielectrics, followed by a discussion of the processing of nanocomposites and then proceeds with special considerations of clay based processes, mechanical, thermal and electric properties and surface properties as well as erosion resistance. Carbon nanotubes are discussed as a means of creation of non linear conductivity, the text concludes with a industrial applications perspective.