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Unleashing the piezoelectric potential of PVDF: a study on phase transformation from gamma (γ) to beta (β) phase through thermal contact poling

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: peak in PVDF's FTIR spectra - is not uniform on the surface area of the film. Additionally, the value of the absolute β-phase content also depends on the poling field's direction. Our work reveals that while considering PVDF's piezoelectric behavior, it is critical to be aware of these nuances and this article offers essential insights on how to address them. Overall, this study provides a step-by-step guideline to enhance the piezoelectricity of PVDF-based nanocomposites for sensing applications.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05068h

Authors: Alban Morali, Arijit Mandal, Maksim Skorobogatiy, Sampada Bodkhe

Institutions: Research Center for High Performance Polymer and Composite Systems, Polytechnique Montréal

Language: English

Topic: Dielectric materials and actuators

Subfield: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042

Funders: Mitacs, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies