Piezoelectric Properties of PVDF-Zn2GeO4 Fine Fiber Mats
Piezoelectric Properties of PVDF-Zn2GeO4 Fine Fiber Mats
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DOI:
10.3390/en14185936
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发表时间:
2021-09-01
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影响因子:
3.2
通讯作者:
Lozano, Karen
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作者:
Rubaiya, Fariha;Mohan, Swati;Lozano, Karen
The current paper presents the development and characterization of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-Zn2GeO4 (ZGO) fine fiber mats. ZGO nanorods (NRs) were synthesized using a hydrothermal method and incorporated in a PVDF solution to produce fine fiber mats. The fiber mats were prepared by varying the concentration of ZGO NRs (1.25-10 wt %) using the Forcespinning(R) method. The developed mats showed long, continuous, and homogeneous fibers, with average fiber diameters varying from 0.7 to 1 mu m, depending on the ZGO concentration. X-ray diffraction spectra depicted a positive correlation among concentration of ZGO NRs and strengthening of the beta phase within the PVDF fibers. The composite system containing 1.25 wt % of ZGO displayed the highest piezoelectric response of 172 V. This fine fiber composite system has promising potential applications for energy harvesting and the powering of wearable and portable electronics.