Studies on Electrical and Optical Properties of PVC Composites Filled with ZnO Micro Particles

Abstract

Polymer composites have gained immense importance as electrical insulation. Polymeric materials can be incorporated with micro/nano fillers to enhance their properties making them suitable for insulation purposes. In this study, micro particles of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) have been incorporated in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) matrix to form ZnO/PVC micro-composites. Micro-composites are prepared at different loading concentrations and their electrical as well as optical properties have been investigated and reported in this work.