Abstract

Studying the influence of short chain branch (SCB) on the crystal properties and breakdown strength of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plays an important role in improving the electrical and mechanical properties of LDPE by adjusting the molecular structure. In this work, the SCB and long chain branch (LCB) content of LDPE are quantitatively characterized. Grain size, crystallinity and breakdown strength of LDPE (including AC and DC) are calculated through related characterization experiments. The results show that the SCB content in LDPE is dozens of times that of LCB. Reducing the SCB content can reduce the grain size of 110 face in LDPE and improve the AC and DC breakdown strength. The trap distribution characteristics measured by the thermally stimulated depolarization current (TSDC) method show that the SCB inhibits the formation of deep cavity defects in the LDPE interface area and decreases the trap energy level of crystal defects. This inspired us to improve the breakdown strength by reducing the SCB content in LDPE.

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