Three-dimensional space charge distribution in glass fiber/epoxy composites

Hidesato Tanaka*, Kaori Fukunaga, Takashi Maeno, Yoshimichi Ohki

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Abstract

By the conventional pulsed electroacoustic (PEA) method, only one-dimensional distribution of the average charge over a whole area parallel to the two electrodes can be observed. Therefore, we have developed a new PEA system capable of measuring three-dimensional space charge distribution. Using this system, we measured the charge distribution in glass/epoxy composites made of lattice woven glass fibers and epoxy resin. It has become clear that the space charge accumulation depends on the internal structure of the composite. There appear repetitious positions where a high charge density is observed on the same lateral cross section along the vertical direction in the composite. Such positions agree with the inter-sections of the glass fibers. These results clearly show that mismatch of the ratio of the conductivity and permittivity between the two composite materials is responsible for the observed space charge.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of ICPADM 2006 - 8th International Conference on Properties and Applications of Dielectric Materials
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages69-72
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)1424401895, 9781424401895
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006 Jan 1
EventICPADM 2006 - 8th International Conference on Properties and Applications of Dielectric Materials - Bali, Indonesia
Duration: 2006 Jun 262006 Jun 30

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Properties and Applications of Dielectric Materials

Conference

ConferenceICPADM 2006 - 8th International Conference on Properties and Applications of Dielectric Materials
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBali
Period06/6/2606/6/30

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Chemistry

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