Strain gradient induced electric polarization in -phase polyvinylidene fluoride films under bending conditions
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
The relationship between the applied elastic strain gradient and the induced electric polarization in the α-phase polyvinylidene fluoride films under bending conditions has been investigated. Our experimental studies have shown that the flexoelectric polarization is linearly proportional to the strain gradient and the corresponding direct flexoelectric response is strong. It is reasonable to believe that the physical mechanisms behind the flexoelectric effects in polymers and solid dielectrics are different. © 2012 American Institute of Physics.
Publication Title
Journal of Applied Physics
Recommended Citation
Baskaran, S.,
He, X.,
Wang, Y.,
&
Fu, J.
(2012).
Strain gradient induced electric polarization in -phase polyvinylidene fluoride films under bending conditions.
Journal of Applied Physics,
111(1).
http://doi.org/10.1063/1.3673817
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