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Frequency-dependent dielectric and impedance properties of TPU-graphene nanocomposites    
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Gizem Sayın
Kastamonu University, Turkey
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Sedat KURNAZ Öğr. Gör. Dr. Sedat KURNAZ
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Elif Aşikuzun Tokeşer
Kastamonu University, Turkey
Turgay Seydioğlu
Kastamonu University, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Özgür ÖZTÜRK Prof. Dr. Özgür ÖZTÜRK
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
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Özet
The development of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites with tunable electrical properties is vital for next-generation flexible electronics applications. In this study, we present a systematic investigation into the effects of graphene content on the dielectric, morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposites. Comprehensive characterization was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), tensile testing, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and frequency-dependent dielectric and impedance measurements. TPU films with varying graphene contents (0 %, 3 %, 5 %, 7 %, and 10 %) were fabricated via solvent casting. The results show that adding more graphene increases the interfacial polarization and helps form conductive pathways in the TPU matrix. At higher graphene concentrations, dielectric and impedance results clearly show a transition from capacitive (energy-storing) to conductive (current-carrying) behavior in the nanocomposites. The analysis reveals that important electrical parameters including capacitance (C), dielectric constant (ε′), dielectric loss (ε″), loss tangent (tan [[___]]#948;), impedance (Z), electric modulus (M*), phase angle (θ) at related parameters are all significantly influenced by the amount of graphene added to the TPU matrix. Additionally, the study shows that graphene not only improves the microstructure and mechanical strength of TPU composites but also enables control over their electrical and dielectric responses. These findings provide valuable insights for designing flexible and high-performance nanocomposite materials suitable for capacitors, capacitive sensors and energy storage devices.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Conductivity | Dielectric Properties | Graphene | Nanocomposite | Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayımlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Sensors and Actuators A Physical
Dergi ISSN 0924-4247 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Grubu Q1
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 11-2025
Cilt No 394
Sayı 1
Doi Numarası 10.1016/j.sna.2025.116938