Piezoelectric Composites and their Applications

Piezoelectric Composites and their Applications

M. Ramesh, M. Muthukrishnan

The advancement of electronics is inextricably linked to breakthroughs in materials science. Due to their diverse mechanical, physical, and chemical properties, piezoelectric composites have sparked a lot of scientific interest in recent years. Because of their great tailorability, piezoelectric composites made of a piezoelectric ceramic and polymers are intriguing materials. Furthermore, mechanical strength, cheap cost, bio-compatibility, and ease of fabrication make organic materials superior to inorganic materials and make them as better alternative materials in modern manufacturing technologies. This chapter provides a detailed review of current research and advancements on piezoelectric composites and their creative applications.

Keywords
Piezoelectric Composites, Ceramics, Polymers, Biocompatibility, Applications

Published online 2022/09/01, 27 pages

Citation: M. Ramesh, M. Muthukrishnan, Piezoelectric Composites and their Applications, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 131, pp 138-164, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644902097-5

Part of the book on Advanced Functional Piezoelectric Materials and Applications

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