Title :
Development of Electric Wire Using Biodegradable Polymer
Author :
Nakiri, Takuo ; Kawachi, Yuki ; Honda, Masahiro ; Imoto, Kenji ; Yamakita, Takayuki ; Tajitsu, Yoshiro
Author_Institution :
Kansai Univ., Suita
Abstract :
We developed an interesting instrument in manufacturing a biodegradable polymer-insulated cable, with a variety of new functions. By using this instrument, we manufactured a poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA)-insulated cable. We measured the basic electrical insulation characteristic of the PLLA-insulated cable, and the following results were obtained. The mean breakdown strength of the PLLA-insulated electric wire was approximately 3.5-fold that of a polyvinyl chloride insulated and polyvinyl chloride sheathed flat-type cable (VVF cable). In addition, a bending test of the PLLA-insulated electric cable was performed.
Keywords :
biodegradable materials; cable insulation; cable testing; electrical products industry; polymer insulators; wires; bending test; biodegradable polymer-insulated cable manufacturing; electric wire development; electrical insulation characteristic; poly-1-lactic acid-insulated cable; polyvinyl chloride sheathed flat-type cable; Biodegradable materials; Cable insulation; Cable shielding; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electric breakdown; Electric variables measurement; Instruments; Manufacturing; Polymers; Wire; Biodegradable polymer; cable; electrical breakdown; polylactic acid;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.2007.900455
