Up to now, commercially available materials with strong piezoelectricity have usually been inorganic single crystals or ceramics. Compared with their inorganic counterparts, piezoelectric polymers ...

By merging the advantages of piezoelectric ceramics and polymers, these materials present high coupling coefficients, low acoustic impedance, and exceptional mechanical durability. This special blend ...

Abstract: This paper is a review of the properties of the more important piezoelectric materials. Section I discusses the basic principles of the phenomena of piezoelectricity and elasticity from the ...

“Piezo-ceramic particles are of interest for scaffolds because they generate surface electric charge, promoting tissue regeneration. They can be embedded in a polymer to form a piezoelectric composite ...

Smart asphalt represents a groundbreaking advancement in road construction technology, combining self-healing capabilities with energy-harvesting systems. This innovative material not only repairs ...

Scientists discover that self-assembling vitamin crystals convert physical force into electricity, creating safe, ...

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Particular material systems of interest include polymers and polymer nanocomposites, as well as thin film, piezoelectric, and electroactive materials of interest in energy harvesting/scavenging ...