Abstract: A block copolymer forms a dielectric film with isolated polarizable domains. The block copolymer is a molecule selected to have an ionically functionalized end. The ionically functionalized end is selected to be less soluble in a solvent than another portion of the polymer such that, when a plurality of the block copolymer molecules are dissolved in the solvent, the first ends of the plurality of block copolymers interact with each other and aggregate to form isolated polarizable domains. The block copolymer forms an electrically isolating shell about a core comprised of the ionically functionalized ends. One or more additives may be disposed selectively within the core to increase the dielectric constant of the dielectric film.

Abstract: A block copolymer forms a dielectric film with isolated polarizable domains. The block copolymer is a molecule selected to have an ionically functionalized end. The ionically functionalized end is selected to be less soluble in a solvent than another portion of the polymer such that, when a plurality of the block copolymer molecules are dissolved in the solvent, the first ends of the plurality of block copolymers interact with each other and aggregate to form isolated polarizable domains. The block copolymer forms an electrically isolating shell about a core comprised of the ionically functionalized ends. One or more additives may be disposed selectively within the core to increase the dielectric constant of the dielectric film.

Abstract: A block copolymer forms a dielectric film with isolated polarizable domains. The block copolymer is a molecule selected to have an ionically functionalized end. The ionically functionalized end is selected to be less soluble in a solvent than another portion of the polymer such that, when a plurality of the block copolymer molecules are dissolved in the solvent, the first ends of the plurality of block copolymers interact with each other and aggregate to form isolated polarizable domains. The block copolymer forms an electrically isolating shell about a core comprised of the ionically functionalized ends. One or more additives may be disposed selectively within the core to increase the dielectric constant of the dielectric film.

Abstract: A block copolymer forms a dielectric film with isolated polarizable domains. The block copolymer is a molecule selected to have an ionically functionalized end. The ionically functionalized end is selected to be less soluble in a solvent than another portion of the polymer such that, when a plurality of the block copolymer molecules are dissolved in the solvent, the first ends of the plurality of block copolymers interact with each other and aggregate to form isolated polarizable domains. The block copolymer forms an electrically isolating shell about a core comprised of the ionically functionalized ends. One or more additives may be disposed selectively within the core to increase the dielectric constant of the dielectric film.

Abstract: A dielectric comprises a matrix and a plurality of isolated, ionomeric domains, defined as micelles herein, distributed within the matrix. A capacitor is comprised of the dielectric and two electrodes. A method incorporates the capacitor into a circuit for an energy storage device, especially for applications requiring both high energy density and high power density. The method includes both rapid charging and rapid discharging of the energy storage device.

Abstract: An organic-inorganic hybrid is derived from combining at least one inorganic alkoxide and a hydrogenated sulfonated block copolymer containing a controlled distribution copolymer block of a conjugated diene and a mono alkenyl arene, where the controlled distribution copolymer block has terminal regions that are rich in conjugated diene units and a center region that is rich in mono alkenyl arene units. The inorganic alkoxide may be an alkoxysilane compound or composition.