Polymer nanodielectrics—Short history and future perspective

This article provides a perspective on the development of polymer nanodielectrics for electrical insulation applications. It includes a short history of the development of the field, barriers to implementation, a chemical toolbox available for optimizing properties, some examples of potential commercial development, and the latest advances. It offers opinions on critical research needed to fully develop the models needed to predict the behavior and to develop design tools. Key findings include the need for quantification of nanofiller dispersion, investment in long term aging data research, better scale-up methods, a data resource that brings the broad data together in a format that enables faster scientific discovery, and a commercial entity willing to take the risk in implementing these promising materials.