Fluorine-containing polymers occupy a peculiar niche among conventional polymers due to
the unique combination of physicochemical properties. Direct surface fluorination of the …

Composite insulator is an important component of outdoor insulation systems. It works in
complex environments and faces a series of problems such as surface contamination, loss …

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are energy harvesters generating electricity via the
triboelectric effect and electrostatic induction. However, the influence of interface mechanics …

Polymer composites, widely used in aerospace and electrical power systems, are inevitably
aged by environmental stress causing cracks on the material's surface, which weakens their …

High temperature vulcanized (HTV) silicone rubber (SiR) is widely used as HVDC cable
accessory insulation considering its outstanding electrical properties along with elasticity …

Epoxy disc‐type spacer, as the major insulator of gas insulated transmission line, plays a
significant role in the reliability and safety of the entire power grid. While surface charge …

Space charges are likely to accumulate at the interface between insulation materials with
different properties, which may lead to accelerated degradation of insulation systems. Cable …

Silicone rubber (SiR), as a basic insulating material, is widely used in insulators for HVDC
transmission lines. The prominent characteristics of the SiR coating are the hydrophobicity …

Polymer materials usually present lower surface flashover strength compared with their bulk
breakdown strength, particuarly in a vacuum. Flashover along the solid insulation surface …

Superhydrophobic materials have great application potential in the insulation equipment of
power systems because their excellent water‐repelling and self‐cleaning abilities maintain …