<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Nanocomposites consist nowadays a major field of research. This paper investigates the interpretational possibilities of two models developed, namely, Tsagaropoulos' model and Tanaka's model. The two models were developed separately and independently from each other. They both consider various layers around the nanoparticles. They both consider well bonded and more loosen layers. Similarities and differences between the two models are pointed out as well as possibilities for further research in order to shed light on some aspects of electrical phenomena in these materials.</p></abstract>

Nanocomposites consist nowadays a major field of research. This paper investigates the interpretational possibilities of two models developed, namely, Tsagaropoulos' model and Tanaka's model. The two models were developed separately and independently from each other. They both consider various layers around the nanoparticles. They both consider well bonded and more loosen layers. Similarities and differences between the two models are pointed out as well as possibilities for further research in order to shed light on some aspects of electrical phenomena in these materials.

On Two Nanocomposite Models: Differences, Similarities and Interpretational Possibilities Regarding Tsagaropoulos' Model and Tanaka's Model

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi, Greece

Journal of Electrical Engineering

Nanocomposites consist nowadays a major field of research. This paper investigates the interpretational possibilities of two models developed, namely,...

On Two Nanocomposite Models: Differences, Similarities and Interpretational Possibilities Regarding Tsagaropoulos' Model and Tanaka's Model

Pubblicato online: 07 giu 2011

Pagine: 241 - 246

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10187-010-0034-3

Parole chiave
nanocomposites, nanoparticles, glass transition temperature, electrical trees, dielectric breakdown, discharge path

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On Two Nanocomposite Models: Differences, Similarities and Interpretational Possibilities Regarding Tsagaropoulos' Model and Tanaka's Model

Pubblicato online: 07 giu 2011

Pagine: 241 - 246

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10187-010-0034-3

Parole chiavenanocomposites, nanoparticles, glass transition temperature, electrical trees, dielectric breakdown, discharge path

This content is open access.

Parole chiave
nanocomposites, nanoparticles, glass transition temperature, electrical trees, dielectric breakdown, discharge path