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Piezoelectric Properties of PVDF-Zn 2 GeO 4 Fine Fiber Mats

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  • Fariha Rubaiya

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA)

  • Swati Mohan

    (Department of Chemistry, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA)

  • Bhupendra B. Srivastava

    (Department of Chemistry, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA)

  • Horacio Vasquez

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA)

  • Karen Lozano

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA)

Abstract

The current paper presents the development and characterization of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-Zn 2 GeO 4 (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.

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  • Fariha Rubaiya & Swati Mohan & Bhupendra B. Srivastava & Horacio Vasquez & Karen Lozano, 2021. "Piezoelectric Properties of PVDF-Zn 2 GeO 4 Fine Fiber Mats," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(18), pages 1-15, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:18:p:5936-:d:638543
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