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Industrial Applications Perspective of Nanodielectrics

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The field of nanodielectrics has had a significant impact on voltage endurance characteristics of electrical insulation. Improved time-to-breakdown behavior, resulting in reduced aging of insulation, and enhanced thermal stability are of considerable importance in industrial applications. This chapter discusses several specific aspects of nanodielectrics and their role in the future of electrical insulation and dielectric sciences.

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Tuncer, E., Sauers, I. (2010). Industrial Applications Perspective of Nanodielectrics. In: Nelson, J. (eds) Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1591-7_11

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