Review of recent advances of polymer based dielectrics for high-energy storage in electronic power devices from the perspective of target applications

Polymer-based dielectric capacitors are widely-used energy storage devices.However,although the functions of dielectrics in applications like high-voltage direct current transmission projects,distributed energy systems,high-power pulse systems and new energy electric vehicles are similar,their requirements can be quite different.Low electric loss is a critical prerequisite for capacitors for electric grids,while high-temperature stability is an essential pre-requirement for those in electric vehicles.This paper reviews recent advances in this area,and categorizes dielectrics in terms of their foremost properties related to their target applications.Requirements for polymer-based dielectrics in various power electronic equipment are emphasized,including high energy storage density,low dissipation,high working temperature and fast-response time.This paper considers innovations including chemical structure modification,composite fabrication and structure re-design,and the enhancements to material performances achieved.The advantages and limitations of these methods are also discussed.