Articles tagged with Ferroelectric Polymers
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A new study uses molecular imaging to uncover structural defects in conjugated polymers formed through aldol condensation, a versatile and environmentally friendly synthesis method. By understanding these defects, researchers can develop more sustainable materials for electronics, computing, and other applications.
Case Western Reserve University researchers have developed an environmentally safer type of plastic that can be used for wearable electronics, sensors, and other electrical applications without fluorine. The new material exhibits tunable ferroelectricity and flexibility, making it suitable for various electronic uses.
Researchers at UCLA have developed a compact cooling technology that can continuously pump away heat using layers of flexing thin films. The prototype lowered ambient temperatures by 16 degrees Fahrenheit and up to 25 degrees at the source of heat, offering a simpler design without greenhouse-gas-generating coolants or liquids.
A NRL multi-disciplinary team developed a nonvolatile and reversible procedure to control single photon emission purity in monolayer tungsten disulfide by integrating it with a ferroelectric material. This novel heterostructure introduces a new paradigm for control of quantum emitters.
Researchers at Northwestern University developed soft, sustainable electroactive materials using peptides and a snippet of plastic. These materials can store energy or record digital information and have potential applications in low-power electronics, sensors, and medical implants.
Researchers developed a precise crosslinking method to impart elastic recovery to ferroelectric materials. The new material combines elasticity with high crystallinity, offering broad application prospects in wearable electronics and smart healthcare.
A new type of ferroelectric polymer holds promise as a high-performance motion controller, offering a promising avenue for the development of soft actuators. The research demonstrates the potential of ferroelectric polymer nanocomposites to overcome limitations of traditional piezoelectric polymers.
Researchers at the University of Bath have successfully created antimicrobial ferroelectric composite materials using a novel 3D printing process. These materials can eradicate E coli bacteria within 15 minutes, with potential applications in heart valves, stents, and bone implants.
Researchers have gained a new understanding of relaxor ferroelectric behavior, which relies on both experiment and theoretical modeling. This breakthrough shows that relaxor ferroelectricity in polymers comes from chain conformation disorders induced by chirality.
Scientists from the University of Groningen created block copolymers from PVDF that preserve its ferroelectricity while allowing tunable characteristics. These copolymers enable various applications, including flexible organic electronics and energy storage.
Researchers at Penn State have discovered a new way to cool using ferroelectric polymers that exhibit temperature changes under an electrical field. The technology could lead to the development of flat panel refrigerators without coils or compressors, providing a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solution.