Localized Interfacial Dielectric Properties of Layered Ternary Polymer and 2D Materials Heterostructures
Abstract
The proposed work is a fundamental study of how dielectric properties are modified at the interface of polymers such as PVDF, PE, PMMA with 2D nano fillers such asÊh-BN, Mica, MXene, GO. These hybrid material interfaces between a polymer thin film of polymer and 2D nanofillers in stratified geometry will be aligned with specific orientation to maximize interfacial dielectric effects. We aim to develop a better understanding of the physics behind hybrid materials with multifunctional features of high dielectric constant, enhanced dielectric breakdown voltage as well as high charge density storage capacity. This work will be performed at Jackson State University, MS and at the University of Houston, TX. Jackson State University is one of the Historically Black Research Institute, actively engaged in high quality research in broad areas of science and engineering, providing graduate and undergraduate programs in science and engineering. On the other hand, University of Houston is a R1 minority serving research institute with doctoral students engaged in high quality research work. Polymer research is one of the major fields of interest in both the institutions. The proposed work will be accomplished by these two research institutions, working in close collaborative manner, frequent students exchange and visit between the campuses as well as constant meeting/discussion through zoom and other meeting platforms such as scientific conclave. The proposed work will provide not only basic understanding of fundamental interface properties of materials, polymers and 2D fillers in heterostructure assembly but also attract the field to advance the state-of-the-art technology in energy storage materials. The proposed work will develop method and provide fundamental understanding in polymer/2D heterostructure materials could deliver thin and flexible high energy density energy storage capacitor for the applications of portable and flexible electronics, power backup, energy storage for electric vehicles as well as myriads of other potential applications in Army mission.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 22, 2022
- Source ID
- W911NF2210281
Entities
People
- Nihar R Pradhan
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Jackson State University
- United States Army