Piezoelectric Properties of PVDF-Zn2GeO4 Fine Fiber Mats

Authors

Fariha Rubaiya, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Swati Mohan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bhupendra B. Srivastava, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Horacio Vasquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Karen Lozano, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow

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Article

Publication Date

9-18-2021

Abstract

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^® method. The developed mats showed long, continuous, and homogeneous fibers, with average fiber diameters varying from 0.7 to 1 µm, 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. View Full-Text

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Rubaiya, Fariha, et al. "Piezoelectric Properties of PVDF-Zn2GeO4 Fine Fiber Mats." Energies 14.18 (2021): 5936. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14185936

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Publication Title

Energies

DOI

10.3390/en14185936