Nano-dielectrics: a step change in materials performance
Nanodielectrics have shown immense potential for applications in high voltage transmission systems. The NanocompEIM project explores ways to develop a set of materials design and process rules to achieve reliable production and process scaling in component manufacture.
Nanotechnologies focus on tailored structures from hundreds of nanometres down to a few nanometres in size. They are already known for their ability to produce materials with enhanced thermomechanical performance, such as improved strength and fatigue properties, resistance to corrosion, superhydrophobicity and fire retardation. Other potential applications include improved conducting and insulating materials and coatings, as well as high performance dielectrics.