## 4 Conclusions  
The chemically synthesized PLC PANI/LiClO\({}_{4}\)/CuO nanocomposite was subjected to electron beam energy at doses of 40, 80, and 120 kGy, and the alterations in the characteristics were compared with those of the unirradiated sample. The FTIR analysis confirmed the effect of EB on the molecular structure through cross-linking processes and chain scission, resulting in the breaking of chemical bonds and morphological changes, especially at a higher level of EB energy. Reductions in the crystallinity of the sample were detected via XRD and DSC analyses, and the emergence of more amorphous regions promoted the easy movement of ions. The irradiation process may improve the optical properties of the PLC nanocomposites, based on the optical absorption and band gap analyses. Pronounced reductions in the band gaps (\(E_{\text{g}}\)), from 2.15 to 1.84, 1.81, and 1.77 eV, were noted after the 40, 80, and 180 Gky beam irradiation. Thermal analysis verified the improved thermal stability after irradiation. In the PLC nanocomposites, the dielectric characteristics, electrochemical stability, and electrical conductivity were all impacted by the EB irradiation and may be altered or enhanced by adjusting the input EB dose. The findings indicate that following irradiation with EB energy, the PLC nanocomposite material can be utilized in high-temperature devices, storage systems, and rechargeable batteries because of its high thermal and high storage properties.  
Conceptualization, Y.L. and S.C.; Methodology, Y.L.; Software, Y.L.; Validation, Y.L., S.C. and N.N.; Formal analysis, Y.L. and S.C.; Investigation, Y.L. and S.C.; Resources, S.C.; Data curation, Y.L.; Writing--original draft preparation, Y.L. and S.C.; Writing--review and editing, S.C.  
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\begin{tabular}{c c c c c c} \hline \hline \multirow{2}{*}{**Sl. No.**} & \multirow{2}{*}{**Name of the Sample**} & **Dose Type** & **Conductivity** & **Energy Band** & \multirow{2}{*}{**Ref.**} \\  & & **(Irradiation)** & **(S/cm)** & **Gap (eV)** & \\ \hline
1. & PANI-derived polymer/Al\({}_{2}\)O\({}_{3}\) & & Unirr & 9.2 \(\times\) 10\({}^{-2}\) & - & [55] \\  & nanocomposites & & & & \\
2. & PEO-based polymer & & Electron beam & 3.4 \(\times\) 10\({}^{-4}\) & - & [56] \\
3 & IT5 (PCL5/ITO/glass) & & Unirr. & 1.21 \(\times\) 10\({}^{-3}\) & 3.47 & [57] \\
4 & MgFe\({}_{2}\)O\({}_{4}\) Composites & & Unirr. & - & 2.52 & [58] \\
5 & PEO:Li\({}_{2}\)SO\({}_{4}\) polymer & & Electron beam & 1.88 \(\times\) 10\({}^{-4}\) & - & [4] \\
6 & PEO: CdCl\({}_{2}\) (75:25\%) & & Electron beam & 1.74 \(\times\) 10\({}^{-4}\) & - & [43] \\
7 & PVdF-co-HFP: LiClO\({}_{4}\) = 90:10 & & Electron beam & 8.28 \(\times\) 10\({}^{-4}\) & 2.65 & [59] \\
8 & PEO-CdCl\({}_{2}\) polymer & & Gamma ray & 1.15 \(\times\) 10\({}^{-4}\) & 3.80 & [35] \\  & electrolyte & & & & \\
9 & PANI/LiClO\({}_{4}\)/CuO & & Unirr & 8.77 \(\times\) 10\({}^{-5}\) & 2.15 & Present work \\  & nanocomposite & & Electron Beam & 1.05 \(\times\) 10\({}^{-4}\) & 1.77 & Present work \\ \hline \hline \end{tabular}
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Table 3: Comparison of the nature of irradiation employed, conductivity and energy band gap in the present work with those previously reported elsewhere.  
and N.N.; Visualization, S.C. and N.N.N.; Supervision, S.C.; Project administration, S.C. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.  
This research was funded by Faculty Research Promotion Scheme (FRPS) vide Project No. R&D/FRPS/2023-24/PHY/01.  
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