Onion-like-carbon-based composite films: Theoretical modeling of electromagnetic response

F. Moreau, R. Langlet, P.P. Kuzhir, D.S. Bychanok, S.A. Maksimenko, Philippe Lambin

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Abstract

A semi-empirical microscopic calculation of the dielectric permittivity of a thin film containing onion like carbons (OLC) has been performed. The theoretical data are found to be in quantitative agreement with Maxwell-Garnett theory and they agree qualitatively with results of a recent experimental dielectric analysis of OLC-based PMMA composites, also reported in this paper. For future applications of effective-medium theories, a simplified model of OLC cluster chains, viewed as conductive corrugated cylinders, has been developed. A perfect agreement between the polarizabilities obtained by the continuous-medium model and by full atomistic calculations is reported. This observation opens the possibility to use simplified electrostatic models to mimic complex OLC aggregates, especially in a polymer composite. © 2008 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1752-1756
Number of pages5
JournalSolid State Sciences
Volume11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2009

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