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Polymeric phase change nanocomposite (PMMA/Fe:ZnO) for electronic packaging application

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This paper reported the effect of Fe-doped ZnO (Fe:ZnO) nanoparticles on the structural, morphological, thermal, optical and dielectric properties of PMMA matrix. Fe-doped ZnO nanoparticle was synthesized by co-precipitation method, after its surface modification incorporated into the PMMA matrix by free radical polymerization method. The phase analysis and crystal structure were investigated by XRD and FTIR technique. These studies confirmed the chemical structure of the PMMA/Fe:ZnO nanocomposite. FESEM image showed the pyramidal shape and high porosity of PMMA/Fe:ZnO nanocomposite. Thermal analysis of the sample was carried out by thermo-gravimetric analyzer. PMMA/Fe:ZnO nanocomposite was found to have better thermal stability compared to pure one. Broadband dielectric spectroscopic technique was used to investigate the transition of electrical properties of Fe-doped ZnO nanoparticle reinforced PMMA matrix in temperature range 313–373 K. The results elucidated a phase transition from glassy to rubbery state at 344 K.

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The authors are grateful to the Director, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad for his kind support and encouragement. Pranabi Maji and Malati Majhi also thankful to IIT (ISM), Dhanbad for providing a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF).

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    Pranabi Maji, Ram Bilash Choudhary & Malati Majhi

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Maji, P., Choudhary, R.B. & Majhi, M. Polymeric phase change nanocomposite (PMMA/Fe:ZnO) for electronic packaging application. Appl. Phys. A 124, 70 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-017-1487-z

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