Enhanced energy storage performance of nano-submicron structural dielectric films by suppressed ferroelectric phase aggregation.

Xing, Kun; Hao, Yanan; Wang, Xin-Jie; Huang, Lei; Gao, Yi; Liang, Tong; Meng, Yan; Bi, Ke et al. · Nat Commun · 2025

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Maintaining high charge/discharge efficiency while enhancing discharged energy density is crucial for energy storage dielectric films applied in electrostatic capacitors. Here, a nano-submicron structural film comprising ferroelectric material P(VDF-HFP) and linear dielectric material PMMA has been flexibly designed via the electrospinning process. Nano-submicron structure enables the film to maximize the ferroelectric material component and obtain improved dielectric performance without sacrificing breakdown strength and charge/discharge efficiency. As a result, the 40%-420 nm PMMA-P(VDF-HFP)@PMMA sample achieved an discharged energy density of 13.72 J/cm³ at a field of 740 kV/mm, with an impressive charge/discharge efficiency of 80%. This work presents a composite dielectric film that excels in breakdown strength, discharged energy density, and charge/discharge efficiency, offering a strategy for designing reliable, industrial-grade energy storage dielectrics.