journal article·2025-10

Superior High‐Temperature Energy Storage Performance in All‐Organic Composite Dielectrics Achieved by Synergistic Regulation of Free Volume and Charge Distribution

Jianjun Liu, Yang Liu, Tao Liu, Weichen Zhao, Ying Han, Yifei Wang, Tao Zhou, Yao Zhou, Wenfeng Liu, Di Zhou

Small· Volume 21· Issue 40
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Abstract

Abstract Developing polymer dielectrics with stable high‐temperature energy storage performance remains a pivotal challenge for next‐generation electrical systems. However, the exponentially increasing conduction loss at elevated temperatures results in a decline in both energy storage density and efficiency. Herein, a cross‐scale synergistic regulation strategy that integrates mesoscale free volume and molecular‐scale charge trap, effectively addressing the issue of free volume collapse and space charge accumulation under thermal‐electric coupling stress is proposed. By blending polyimide with polyetherimide and introducing a low‐cost n‐type organic semiconductor, 1,4,5,8‐naphthalenetetracarboxylic dianhydride, the resulting single‐layer composite achieved a discharge energy density ( U d ) of 5.01 J cm −3 with a charge–discharge efficiency ( η ) close to 90% under 500 MV m −1 at 150 °C. Additionally, multi‐layer gradient architecture is employed to further enhance the high‐temperature energy storage properties of the composites. Ultimately, the resultant 0.5‐2.0‐0.5 three‐layer composite demonstrates a U d of 6.95 J cm −3 at 150 °C with a η of 84.5%. Even under 200 °C, 0.5‐2.0‐0.5 delivers a U d of 3.24 J cm −3 with a η of 90.1%. This research presents a novel strategy for enhancing the energy storage performance of all‐organic polymer dielectrics under high‐temperature conditions.
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OpenAlex topics: Dielectric materials and actuators · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials

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Affiliations

Electronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research School of Electronic Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 China

State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials School of Materials Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 China

School of Electronic and Information Engineering Hangzhou Dianzi University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310018 China

State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment School of Electrical Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 China

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China · Key Industry Innovation Chain of Shaanxi

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