A hybrid combination of Ag and ZnO nanoparticles were utilized to fabricate PVDF/ZnO(90/10)-Ag nanocomposites (with Ag as filler: 0.5, 1 and 1.5%) utilizing melt-mixing technique. X-ray diffraction study confirmed the formations of nanocomposites. Electric modulus analysis indicated the dielectric relaxation in this system to be of non- Debye type. Correlated barrier hopping model successfully explained the charge conduction in PVDF/ZnO-Ag nanocomposites and ac conductivity data followed Jonscher’s power law.

Topics
Electrical conduction, Dielectric properties, X-ray diffraction, Nanocomposites, Nanoparticle, Metal oxides
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