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Zener tunneling in conductive graphite/epoxy composites: Dielectric breakdown aspects

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    Abstract

    The electrical responses of conductive graphite/epoxy composites subjected to an applied electric field were investigated. The results showed that reversible dielectric breakdown can easily occur inside the composites even under low macroscopic field strengths. This is attributed to the Zener effect induced by an intense internal electric field. The dielectric breakdown can yield new conducting paths in the graphite/epoxy composites, thereby contributing to overall electrical conduction process. © BME-PT.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)375-382
    JournalExpress Polymer Letters
    Volume7
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Apr 2013

    Research Keywords

    • Electrical properties
    • Physical methods of analysis
    • Polymer composites
    • Zener effect

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