Enhanced Piezoelectricity of Nanoimprinted Sub-20 nm Poly(vinylidene fluoride–trifluoroethylene) Copolymer Nanograss

2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 1580-1586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chien-Chong Hong ◽  
Sheng-Yuan Huang ◽  
Jiann Shieh ◽  
Szu-Hung Chen
Keyword(s):  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Poly Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
20 Nm

Magnetic Field Assisted Electrospinning of Nanofibers Using Solutions with PVDF and Fe3O4Nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 1659 ◽  
pp. 155-162
Author(s):  
Juan A. Gonzalez ◽  
Rogerio Furlan ◽  
Raymond Lopez ◽  
Luis M. Martinez ◽  
Esteban Fachini
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Particle Diameter ◽  
Polymer Flow ◽  
Field Response ◽  
Poly Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Polymeric Solutions ◽  
Fiber Deposition ◽  
20 Nm

ABSTRACTThis study aims at investigating the formation of nanofibers containing poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and Fe3O4 nanoparticles using magnetic field assisted electrospinning. For this purpose, two Helmholtz coils were mounted on the electrospinning apparatus in order to create a uniform magnetic field. Different separations, angles and magnetic fields are being analyzed. Polymeric solutions containing PVDF, DMF and acetone with a concentration of 18 wt% were adopted (DMF to Acetone ratio of 3 to 1). Iron Oxide Nanopowder (Fe3O4, particle diameter of 20 nm to 30 nm) to PVDF ratios are 1:5, 1:10 and 1:15. The application of the electromagnetic field during fiber deposition results in better orientation of the polymer flow towards the grounded electrode and leads to smoother fibers with diameters in the range of hundreds of nanometers. Blisters, probably related to Fe3O4 agglomerates, were distributed on the surface of all samples of this study. A magnetic field response of the nanofibers with higher magnetic fields was clear observed. By adding more Fe3O4 to the polymeric solution the ferromagnetic response on thin films and nanofibers was improved. The analysis of circular capacitors revealed a full dielectric response.

Investigation of Polymer Micro-Actuators Based on Electrostrictive Poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) Copolymers

2002 ◽  
Vol 741 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian-bing Xu ◽  
Feng Xia ◽  
Z.-Y. Cheng ◽  
Q. M. Zhang
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
High Strain ◽  
Large Field ◽  
Force Output ◽  
Elastic Energy Density ◽  
Poly Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Micro Actuators ◽  
20 Nm ◽  
Ac Fields

ABSTRACTMicromachined actuators based on the electrostrictive P(VDF-TrFE) copolymer, which possesses a high strain (∼5%) and high elastic energy density (∼ 1 J/cm3), have been designed and fabricated. The performance of the devices have been characterized and modeled in terms of the properties of the copolymer and dimensions of the devices. The experimental results on the device responses under high AC fields (electrostrictive mode), weak AC fields in DC field biased state, and frequency dependence, are very close to the modeling results. Due to the large field induced strain and high frequency capability of the electrostrictive P(VDF-TrFE), the device possesses the capability of operation at non-resonance mode with high displacement and force output, and hence, the device is capable to be used over a broad frequency range. For example, for a device of 1 mm lateral dimension, the displacement output can reach more than 50 μm and the ratio of the displacement/applied voltage is more than 20 nm/Vrms. Furthermore, over more than 3 frequency decades (up to 100 kHz), the dispersion of the displacement is less than 20%. The observed performance of the devices indicates that this class of the electrostrictive P(VDF-TrFE) based micro-actuators is attractive for micropumps and valves.

Piezoelectric β-polymorph formation of new textiles by surface modification with coating process based on interfacial interaction on the conformational variation of poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) chains

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. 31301
Author(s):  
Nabil Chakhchaoui ◽  
Rida Farhan ◽  
Meriem Boutaldat ◽  
Marwane Rouway ◽  
Adil Eddiai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Interfacial Interaction ◽  
Tetraethyl Orthosilicate ◽  
Poly Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Carbon Nanofillers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Advanced Applications

Novel textiles have received a lot of attention from researchers in the last decade due to some of their unique features. The introduction of intelligent materials into textile structures offers an opportunity to develop multifunctional textiles, such as sensing, reacting, conducting electricity and performing energy conversion operations. In this research work nanocomposite-based highly piezoelectric and electroactive β-phase new textile has been developed using the pad-dry-cure method. The deposition of poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) − carbon nanofillers (CNF) − tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), Si(OCH2CH3)4 was acquired on a treated textile substrate using coating technique followed by evaporation to transform the passive (non-functional) textile into a dynamic textile with an enhanced piezoelectric β-phase. The aim of the study is the investigation of the impact the coating of textile via piezoelectric nanocomposites based PVDF-CNF (by optimizing piezoelectric crystalline phase). The chemical composition of CT/PVDF-CNC-TEOS textile was detected by qualitative elemental analysis (SEM/EDX). The added of 0.5% of CNF during the process provides material textiles with a piezoelectric β-phase of up to 50% has been measured by FTIR experiments. These results indicated that CNF has high efficiency in transforming the phase α introduced in the unloaded PVDF, to the β-phase in the case of nanocomposites. Consequently, this fabricated new textile exhibits glorious piezoelectric β-phase even with relatively low coating content of PVDF-CNF-TEOS. The study demonstrates that the pad-dry-cure method can potentially be used for the development of piezoelectric nanocomposite-coated wearable new textiles for sensors and energy harvesting applications. We believe that our study may inspire the research area for future advanced applications.

Effect of Carbon Nanotubes on the Shape Memory Performance of Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/Acrylic Blends

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Hui FU ◽  
Jishan QIU ◽  
Ning CHONG ◽  
Yaqing WANG ◽  
Yuanyuan TIAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Poly Vinylidene Fluoride

Discharge Poling and Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) Films

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Takase ◽  
J. I. Scheinbeim ◽  
B. A. Newman
Keyword(s):  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Poly Vinylidene Fluoride
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