Effect of constrained sintering on the piezoelectric properties of PZT thick films [PDF]
, 2012 This thesis concerns the processing of thick lead zirconate titanate (PZT) films integrated with rigid substrates. The aim was to better understand the evolution of the microstructure, stress, and electrical properties of the films under constrained ...
Tillman, Mark
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Theoretical modelling of frequency dependent elastic loss in composite piezoelectric transducers [PDF]
, 2007 The large number of degrees of freedom in the design of piezoelectric transducers requires a theoretical model that is computationally efficient so that a large number of iterations can be performed in the design optimisation.
Hayward, G. +5 more
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Control of a multi-degree of freedom worktool for vibrations assisted forging [PDF]
, 2014 This paper addresses the control of a tool developed to superimpose vibrations along several directions on a piece during forging. Piezoelectric actuators are used to provide the required forces and speeds.
AMBERG, Michel +12 more
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Accurate measurement of the piezoelectric coefficient of thin films by eliminating the substrate bending effect using spatial scanning laser vibrometry [PDF]
, 2010 One of the major difficulties in measuring the piezoelectric coefficient d(33,f) for thin films is the elimination of the contribution from substrate bending.
Leighton, Glenn J. T., Huang, Zhaorong
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Electric-field structuring of piezoelectric composite materials [PDF]
, 1999 Piezoelectric composite materials, consisting of a ferroelectric ceramic in an electrically-inactive polymer matrix, have been shown to greatly outperform single phase materials for certain applications.
Wilson, Stephen A., Wilson, S.
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AIP Advances, 2015 Compared with the traditional actuator of machinery and electricity, the piezoelectric actuator has the advantages of a compact structure, small volume, no mechanical friction, athermancy and no electromagnetic interference.
Liping Shi +3 more
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Characterisation of PZT thin film micro-actuators using a silicon micro-force sensor [PDF]
, 2007 This paper reports on the measurements of displacement and blocking force of piezoelectric micro-cantilevers. The free displacement was studied using a surface profiler and a laser vibrometer.
Ensell, Graham +10 more
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Performance of piezoelectric shunts for vibration reduction [PDF]
, 2012 This work addresses passive reduction of structural vibration by means of shunted piezoelectric patches. The two classical resistive and resonant shunt solutions are considered.
DUCARNE, Julien +2 more
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Greatly improved piezoelectricity and thermal stability of (Na, Sm) Co-doped CaBi2Nb2O9 ceramics
Advanced Powder Materials, 2023 Calcium bismuth niobate (CaBi2Nb2O9) is regarded as one of the most potential high-temperature piezoelectric materials owing to its highest Curie point in bismuth layer-structured ferroelectrics.
Xiaogang Luo +6 more
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Nature Communications, 2023 Piezoelectric biomaterials have attracted great attention owing to the recent recognition of the impact of piezoelectricity on biological systems and their potential applications in implantable sensors, actuators, and energy harvesters.
Zhuomin Zhang +14 more
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