Synthesis of (PVA-PEG-PVP-ZrO2) nanocomposites for energy release and gamma shielding applications

The new type of polymer blend-nanoparticle nanocomposites of (PVA-PEG-PVP) with zirconium oxide nanoparticles for energy storage and release application and gamma shielding application has been investigated. The D.C electrical properties of (PVA-PEG-PVP-ZrO2) nanocomposites with different concentrations zirconium oxide nanoparticles were measured with different temperature range. The results show the conductivity of (PVA-PEG-PVP-ZrO2) nanocomposites is increased with the increase of zirconium oxide nanoparticles concentration. The activation energy of electrical conductivity of (PVA-PEG-PVP-ZrO2) nanocomposites is decreased with the increase of zirconium oxide nanoparticles weight percentages. The results of applications show that enhancement of efficiency for energy storage and release by using (PVA-PEG-PVP-ZrO2) nanocomposites and the (PVA-PEG-PVP-ZrO2) nanocomposites have higher attenuation coefficients for gamma radiation.