The invention discloses an insulating material for an ultrahigh-
voltage direct-current cable based on a gradient interface structure nano-composite and a preparation method of the insulating material. The insulating material is prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 80 to 100 parts of high-density
polyethylene, 0 to 20 parts of low-density
polyethylene, 1 to 3 parts of functionalized nano filler, 1.5 to 2.5 parts of
dicumyl peroxide, 0.1 to 0.3 part of
antioxidant and 0.1 to 0.3 part of
lubricant. The core innovation lies in that the functionalized nano filler is nano
magnesium oxide with a gradient interface structure constructed on the surface, the structure forms a poly (
glycidyl methacrylate)-poly (1-octylene) block
polymer chain through two-step graft
polymerization, and
continuous transition of modulus and polarity from the filler to a
polyethylene matrix is realized. According to the insulating material, the maximum
space charge density can be reduced to 1.2 * 10 < 3 > C / m < 3 >, the direct-current
breakdown strength is larger than or equal to 550 kV / mm, the direct-current / alternating-current
breakdown strength ratio reaches 0.74, the strength
retention rate after 1000-hour aging is larger than or equal to 94%, and the insulating material has excellent mechanical performance and
processing adaptability, is suitable for an ultrahigh-
voltage direct-current cable with the
voltage grade larger than or equal to 320 kV, can meet the requirement for long-distance high-capacity
power transmission, and has a wide application prospect. And long-term safe and stable operation of the cable is ensured.