Excess electrostatic charge induction on paper under an electrostatic potential, at different relative humidity (RH) values, was measured using a Kelvin electrostatic voltmeter set-up. Results show that samples under a positive potential accumulate excess negative charges, which are dissipated when the potential is brought down to zero. Rates of charge accumulation and dissipation over the samples are equal under constant RH and both rates decrease markedly at lower RH values. These results a...
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