New Byproduct-Free XLPE Insulation Using Click Chemistry
Author Information
Author(s): Du Yang, Zhang Hui, Han Wei, Du Xia, Shang Yan, Yang Hongda, Wang Xuan, Chen Qingguo, Li Zesheng
Primary Institution: Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectrics and Its Application of Ministry of Education & School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
Can a new process produce cross-linking byproduct-free XLPE insulation?
Conclusion
The study successfully developed a new XLPE insulation method that eliminates harmful byproducts.
Supporting Evidence
- The new method uses a click chemistry-type reaction to create XLPE insulation.
- The study shows that the carboxyl group is the most reactive in the cross-linking process.
- The reaction Gibbs energy barrier for the most favorable reaction channel is as low as 1.95 eV.
Takeaway
This study found a way to make special plastic for power cables without creating bad chemicals, which is better for the environment.
Methodology
Theoretical study using density functional theory to analyze the reaction mechanism.
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