Dielectric nanocomposites prepared by gaseous infusion

The properties of nanodielectrics have been shown to be critically dependent on the way in which the materials are formulated. Large scale agglomeration often has disastrous effects on the resultant properties when conventional techniques are used to prepare the materials. In particular, the dispersion of the nanophase material has been shown to be critical. This contribution seeks to examine the impact of a new technique which involves the formation of the nanoparticles in situ through a process of gaseous infusion. The resulting materials are characterized, and some preliminary electrical properties are documented which would indicate some promise, although there are some restrictions.