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Short Review on Silicone Rubber Based Composites as High Voltage Insulation Material

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Silicone rubber (SiR) was established as one of the most favorable high voltage (HV) insulator for outdoor application. It possesses unlimited advantages such as undeniable heat resistance, lightweight and versatility in outside environment with outstanding electrical insulation behavior. The progress of SiR utilization as HV insulator was continuously advanced since its first establishment, seven decades ago. The manipulation of this functional macromolecules is diversified due to its customizable, manufacturability, easy processing, low-cost and modifiable. Extensive research has been performed all around the globe to discover the potential of SiR for various other applications. In this review, special attention to SiR types, modification using filler addition, SiR based nanocomposites, electrical insulation performance, and related issues on SiR as high voltage insulation materials were emphasized. This is significance to establish a standard guideline to optimize SiR potential for HV application.

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Authors would like to acknowledge Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) for sponsoring this research. Thanks to COSSID, CERIA, FKE and FKP for technical support in completing this study.

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  1. Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100, Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

    Nornazurah Nazir Ali & Hidayat Zainuddin

  2. Fakulti Kejuruteraan Pembuatan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100, Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

    Jeefferie Abd Razak

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Nazir Ali, N., Zainuddin, H., Abd Razak, J. (2021). Short Review on Silicone Rubber Based Composites as High Voltage Insulation Material. In: Awang, M., Emamian, S.S. (eds) Advances in Material Science and Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3641-7_34

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