The time as a parameter to investigate the landscape of the apparent activation energies in the final thermally stimulated discharge current measurements

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Abstract

The experimental results obtained in a wide range of temperatures, for polyethylene terephthalate, demonstrate that the apparent activation energy changes when the charging (polarization) time or the isothermal discharging time, prior to the final thermally stimulated discharge current measurement, are used as variable parameters. Consequently, the charging and/or discharging time can be used as a variable parameter to investigate the landscape of the apparent thermal activation energies. A continuous distribution of the traps in the range from 0.4 to 3 eV was observed. The experimental results demonstrate that there is a range of experimental conditions for which the thermal activation energy is independent of the experimental parameter values. This is the activation energy value which should be used to characterize a certain mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2005 12th International Symposium on Electrets, ISE 12 - Proceedings
EditorsJosé A. Giacometti, Osvaldo N. Oliveira Jr., Roberto M. Faria
Place of PublicationPiscataway
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages292-295
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0780391160, 9780780391161
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Event2005 12th International Symposium on Electrets, ISE 12 - Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Duration: 11 Sept 200514 Sept 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Electrets
Volume2005
ISSN (Print)2153-3253
ISSN (Electronic)2153-327X

Conference

Conference2005 12th International Symposium on Electrets, ISE 12
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CitySalvador, Bahia
Period11/09/0514/09/05

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