High-voltage applications and the effects of environmental conditions on the insulating properties of polyimide composites—a brief review

Nzeh, Nnaemeka Stanislaus; Popoola, Patricia A.; Iroh, Jude; Mbaya Shikika, Alidor; Adeleke, Abraham A.; Adeosun, Samson O.

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High-voltage applications and the effects of environmental conditions on the insulating properties of polyimide composites—a brief review

Nzeh, Nnaemeka Stanislaus; Popoola, Patricia A.; Iroh, Jude et al.

2025 • In Polymer Micro and Nanocomposites for High Voltage Insulation: Properties and Applications

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composite materials; composites; electrical materials; electrical property; environment; high voltage; insulator; materials property type; materials science; matrix; nanocomposites; polyimide; polymer; Polymers; reinforcement; Composites material; Electrical materials; Environment; High-voltages; Insulator; Material property type; Material science; Property; Physics and Astronomy (all)

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[en] Polyimides have recently received particular attention as reinforcements in polymer composites due to the significantly enhanced properties, such as dielectric, corona resistance, and thermal stability. More especially, several researchers have shown somewhat efficiency in the use of polyimide composites in various thermal, mechanical, electrical, and insulation applications. However, the dielectric characteristics or behavior and corona resistance as the lifetime of most polyimide composites are generally adversely affected by long-term exposure to certain environmental conditions. This has posed a major issue in the use of polyimide as polymer composites or nanocomposites in certain electrical applications. This brief review, therefore, focuses on and discusses the environmental effects on the electrical and insulation properties of polyimide composites for high-voltage applications. This will also serve as a tool in the discernment of environmental factors that influence the performance of polyimide polymer composites as well as the feasibility of mitigating such challenges.

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Materials science & engineering

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Nzeh, Nnaemeka Stanislaus; Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa ; Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States

Popoola, Patricia A.; Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa

Iroh, Jude; Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States

Mbaya Shikika, Alidor ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Urban and Environmental Engineering

Adeleke, Abraham A.; Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa ; Material Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Adeosun, Samson O.; Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria

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English

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High-voltage applications and the effects of environmental conditions on the insulating properties of polyimide composites—a brief review

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2025

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Polymer Micro and Nanocomposites for High Voltage Insulation: Properties and Applications

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Elsevier

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978-0-443-21716-6
978-0-443-21717-3

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185-193

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Editorial reviewed

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