Piezoelectric materials are widely referred to as “smart” materials because they can
transduce mechanical pressure acting on them to electrical signals and vice versa. They are …

Confronting the depletion of fossil energy and the pollution of chemical batteries, together
with the rapid development of various portable electronic devices and the Internet of Things …

Polymer-ceramic piezoelectric composites, combining high piezoelectricity and mechanical
flexibility, have attracted increasing interest in both academia and industry. However, their …

With the increase of interest in the application of piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
in nanogenerators (NGs), sensors, and microdevices, the most efficient and suitable …

Piezoelectric film pressure sensors are forthcoming choices for self-powered flexible and
portable electronics because of their unique advantages in instant response and linear …

Poly (vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)-based piezoelectric materials are promising candidates for
sensors, transducers, and actuators, due to several distinctive characteristics such as good …

Self-powered biomedical implants improve the life of patients and lower the risks associated
with battery replacement. Piezoelectric energy harvesters that generate electricity from the …

In the coming era of the internet of things (IoT), wireless sensor networks that monitor, detect,
and gather data will play a crucial role in advancements in public safety, human healthcare …

In this study, polyvinylidene fluoride/polyacrylonitrile (PVDF/PAN) membrane is fabricated
via electrospinning method. Results indicate that the morphology of PVDF/PAN membrane …

Fracture toughness, a parameter representing the resistance to fracture and capacity of a
material to absorb impact force or energy, is one of the key performance indicators that need …