Fabrication and process characterization of piezoelectric nano fiber composites

Yong Shi, Xiangyi Zhang, Shiyou Xu, Sang Gook Kim

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Abstract

This paper studies the fabrication of nano piezoelectric fiber composites using an integrated nano/micro process. Previously, piezoelectric composites or Active Fiber Composites (AFCs) use large diameter piezo fibers (120 to 400 μm), which have limited their applications. Nano piezoelectric fiber composites provide much superior structural integrity and also enable the design and fabrication of nano active structures. In this paper, micro fabrication method was combined with electrospinning process to form the nano active fiber composites (Nano AFCs Two polymer materials PDMS and Epon828 epoxy were studied as candidates for the matrix materials because of their compatibility with micro fabrication. Clamped-clamped Nano AFC beams were micro fabricated over a trench on a silicon substrate. The beams were studied with SEM and Atomic Force Microscope (AFM More effort is needed to improve the uniformity of the nano fiber distribution and the process influence of the piezoelectric properties of the nano AFCs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2006 Multifunctional Nanocomposites International Conference
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 Multifunctional Nanocomposites International Conference - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 20 Sep 200622 Sep 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2006 Multifunctional Nanocomposites International Conference
Volume2006

Conference

Conference2006 Multifunctional Nanocomposites International Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period20/09/0622/09/06

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