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Ozonation of Dielectric Fosters Self-Healing Efficiency in Metalized-Film Capacitors: Quantum-Chemical Simulation
Nadezhda A. Andreeva, Cuixia Liu, Vitaly V. Chaban
Metalized-film capacitors (MFCs) employ polymer organic dielectrics like polypropylene (PP) and polyimide (PI), in which self-healing is seen as a key advantage. However, the perfo…
Insulator and Electrode Materials Marginally Influence Carbonized Layer Conductivity in Metalized-Film Capacitors
Vitaly V. Chaban, Nadezhda Andreeva
Capacitor self-healing is a generalized term to describe physical and chemical processes restoring the functionalities of a dielectric capacitor after an electrical breakdown. The…
Chemical Compositions of Soot Samples in Gold Electrode Capacitors: Molecular Simulations
Vitaly V. Chaban, Nadezhda A. Andreeva
Electrical breakdown in a dielectric capacitor occurs when the electric field strength across the dielectric material exceeds its breakdown strength. A conductive channel through t…
The role of potential energy landscape research in the development of new electrolyte solutions
Vitaly V. Chaban
The development of new electrolyte solutions with improved characteristics is a key challenge for creating high-performance batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, and other electr…
Advanced Design of Self-Healing Dielectric Capacitors: New Universal Concept and Computational Method
Vitalyy V. Chaban
A new computational method is herein discussed to systemize the development of new dielectric capacitor designs. The method predicts the identities and amounts of (1) gaseous produ…
Potential Energy Landscape as a Framework for Developing Innovative Materials
Nadezhda A. Andreeva, Vitaly V. Chaban
In the contemporary era of rapid advancements in materials science, the development of new compounds and materials is proceeding at an accelerated pace. The concept of the potentia…