Interface properties influence the effective dielectric constant of composites

Chatzigeorgiou, G., Javili, A. and Steinmann, P. (2015) Interface properties influence the effective dielectric constant of composites. Philosophical Magazine, 95(28-30), pp. 3402-3412. (doi: 10.1080/14786435.2015.1051155)

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Abstract

In this work we propose a micromechanics model, based on the composite spheres assemblage method, for studying the electrostatic behaviour of particle and porous composites when the interface between the particle (or the pore) and the matrix has its own independent behaviour. Examples from experimental results in porous media and particle composites are utilized to demonstrate the models capabilities. The current model shows a better agreement with experiments compared with other available studies. Furthermore, it is shown that the interface dielectric constant is independent of the experiments which prove its nature as a material parameter.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:The support of this work by the ERC Advanced Grant MOCOPOLY is gratefully acknowledged. The first author would like to acknowledge the support by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Center for Numerical Porous Media.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Steinmann, Professor Paul
Authors: Chatzigeorgiou, G., Javili, A., and Steinmann, P.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
Journal Name:Philosophical Magazine
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
ISSN:1478-6435
ISSN (Online):1478-6443
Published Online:08 June 2015
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