Mechanical, Electrical and Thermal Behavior of Liquid Silicone Rubber Based Composites

Abstract

Manufacturers' primary emphasis in diversifying sectors is on environmentally friendly materials. It aims to produce electrical and electronic appliances. These material solutions are necessary to improve insulator performance and functioning as they get smaller, lighter, and more dependable. High-voltage devices, transformers, and other electrical components are well-insulated by silicone rubber. Silicone rubber not only retains its electrical qualities when exposed to external conditions such as moisture and temperature variations, but it is also safer and cleaner than its competitors. This paper primarily focuses on comparative analysis of the mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics of adding several ceramic nano-fillers, such Al₂O₃, Mullite, and Cordierite, to a liquid silicone rubber (LSR) matrix for suggested electrical insulation applications.