Improvements of electromechanical properties of gelatin hydrogels by blending with nanowire polypyrrole: effects of electric field and temperature

2012 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 825-833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thawatchai Tungkavet ◽  
Nispa Seetapan ◽  
Datchanee Pattavarakorn ◽  
Anuvat Sirivat
Keyword(s):  
Electric Field ◽  
Electromechanical Properties

Research on Electromechanical Properties of Cymbal Piezocomposite Transducer

2005 ◽  
Vol 475-479 ◽  
pp. 1087-1090
Author(s):  
Deng Hua Li ◽  
Ke Li ◽  
Yang Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Electric Field ◽  
Transmission Coefficient ◽  
Coupling Coefficient ◽  
Applied Electric Field ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramic ◽  
Electromechanical Coupling ◽  
Applied Force ◽  
Electromechanical Coupling Coefficient ◽  
Electromechanical Properties ◽  
Piezoelectric Phase

The electromechanical properties of cymbal piezocomposite transducer were investigated in this paper. Piezoelectric ceramic PZT—5A was used as piezoelectric phase of transducer, and brass foil was used as end cap electrode of cymbal piezocomposite transducer. Several types of this transducer were fabricated. The displacements of this transducer as functions of the applied force and the applied electric field were investigated. It was calculated and analyzed for the energy transmission coefficient and electromechanical coupling coefficient of this transducer which optimum values were obtained.

Enhanced Energy Storage in Nanocomposites Through Aligned PZT Nanowires

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haixiong Tang ◽  
Henry A. Sodano ◽  
Yirong Lin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Dielectric Permittivity ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Applied Electric Field ◽  
Energy Storage And Conversion ◽  
Electromechanical Properties ◽  
Capacitive Energy Storage ◽  
Wide Range

Nanocomposites consisting of a piezoceramic inclusion and polymer matrix offer a combination of electromechanical coupling with high toughness and ductility inherent to polymers. There is a wide range of applications for these types of materials due to their intrinsic piezoelectric and dielectric properties, such as vibration sensing, actuation, energy harvesting and capacitive energy storage. However, the relatively low piezoelectric strain coefficient and dielectric permittivity of these nanocomposites significantly limit their application in energy conversion and energy storage applications. There are mainly two coupled to improve the dielectric permittivity and electromechanical properties of piezoceramic nanocomposites, namely higher aspect ratio active inclusions and alignment of inclusions in the direction of the applied electric field. Previously, we have demonstrated that using higher aspect ratio lead zirconate titanate (PZT) nanowires (NWs) could significantly enhance the energy density and d33 coupling as compared to the samples with lower aspect ratio PZT nanorods [11]. In this paper, we will show that orientation of PZT NWs also influences energy storage capability of nanocomposite. Nanocomposites with aligned PZT NWs in the direction of the applied electric field show increased dielectric permittivity and energy density as compared to those with randomly dispersed inclusions. PZT NWs are hydrothermally synthesized, dispersed into a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), cast into a film and then aligned through uniaxial stretching. Scanning electric microscopy (SEM) shows the PZT NWs are successfully aligned in direction of stretching. This work demonstrates that the energy storage and conversion capability of the nanocomposite can be significantly enhanced through the alignment of PZT NWs in the direction of the applied electric field. The findings of this research could lead to broad interest due to demonstration of developing piezoceramic nanocomposites with enhanced dielectric and electromechanical properties for next generation energy storage and conversion devices.

Electrostrictive Grafr Elastomers and Applications

1999 ◽  
Vol 600 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Su ◽  
J. S. Harrison ◽  
T. L. St. Clair ◽  
Y. Bar-Cohen ◽  
S. Leary
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Electromechanical Properties ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Polyurethane Elastomers ◽  
New Class

AbstractEfficient actuators that are lightweight, high performance and compact are needed to support telerobotic requirements for future NASA missions. In this work, we present a new class of electromechanically active polymers that can potentially be used as actuators to meet many NASA needs. The materials are graft elastomers that offer high strain under an applied electric field. Due to its higher mechanical modulus, this elastomer also has a higher strain energy density as compared to previously reported electrostrictive polyurethane elastomers. The dielectric, mechanical and electromechanical properties of this new electrostrictive elastomer have been studied as a function of temperature and frequency. Combined with structural analysis using x-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry on the new elastomer, structure-property interrelationship and mechanisms of the electric field induced strain in the graft elastomer have also been investigated. This electroactive polymer (EAP) has demonstrated high actuation strain and high mechanical energy density. The combination of these properties with its tailorable molecular composition and excellent processability makes it attractive for a variety of actuation tasks. The experimental results and applications will be presented.

Soft poly(2-chloroaniline)/pectin hydrogel and its electromechanical properties

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 788-799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanar Kongkaew ◽  
Watchara Sangwan ◽  
Wanchai Lerdwijitjarud ◽  
Anuvat Sirivat
Keyword(s):  
Field Strength ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Electric Field Strength ◽  
Storage Modulus ◽  
Dispersed Phase ◽  
Electromechanical Properties ◽  
Soft Actuator ◽  
High Storage

Pectin hydrogels were successfully fabricated with various physical crosslinkers and concentrations for soft actuator applications. A small amount of synthesized P2ClAn was added as a dispersed phase into the pectin matrix. The electromechanical properties of the pectin hydrogels and blends were investigated under the effects of electric field strength, ionic crosslinker type and concentration, and P2ClAn concentration. The electromechanical properties of the pectin hydrogel as crosslinked by Fe2+ were superior to other pectin hydrogels. The pristine pectin hydrogel and the P2ClAn/Pectin hydrogel blended with 0.10%v/v P2ClAn provided the high storage modulus sensitivity values of 8.61 and 14.01, respectively, under the electric field strength of 800 V/mm. The P2ClAn/Pectin hydrogel blend responded to the electric field with higher dielectrophoretic forces, but lower deflections relative to the pristine pectin hydrogel due to the additional P2ClAn polarization and the latter lower rigidity.

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