Dielectric and electrical properties of sol-gel/DNA blends

R. A. Norwood, C. T. Derose, R. Himmelhuber, N. Peyghambarian, J. Wang, L. Li, F. Ouchen, J. G. Grote

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Abstract

We investigate the dielectric and electrical properties of sol-gel/DNA-CTMA blends, with particular interest in capacitor applications in energy storage. Methacryloyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MAPTMS) was the sol-gel precursor, and DNA-CTMA was blended in to the resulting sol-gel at 5 weight%. The blend was then tested for its dielectric properties and dielectric breakdown strength; at frequencies below 10kHz the blend was found to have a dielectric constant in the range of 7.5, while the breakdown strength was greater than 800 V/μm, an exceptional value. We discuss these results as well as other aspects of the dielectric and electrical properties of these blends.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNanobiosystems
Subtitle of host publicationProcessing, Characterization, and Applications II
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventNanobiosystems: Processing, Characterization, and Applications II - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Aug 5 2009Aug 6 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7403
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherNanobiosystems: Processing, Characterization, and Applications II
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period8/5/098/6/09

Keywords

  • Capacitor
  • DNA
  • Dielectric breakdown
  • Energy storage
  • Polymer blends
  • Sol-gel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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