Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Wiley
Source : Macromolecular Materials and Engineering
Url : https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.202500239
Campus : Coimbatore
School : School of Physical Sciences
Year : 2025
Abstract : ABSTRACT
 Piezoelectric materials convert mechanical energy into electrical energy and are used as sensors, actuators, and energy harvesters in Industry 4.0. Polymer nanocomposites with adjustable performance and affordability could transform piezoelectric technology. Fluoropolymers like poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and its copolymers are common in developing these composites with various nanoparticles. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is promising due to its non‐centrosymmetric structure, high piezoelectric coefficient, and versatile nanostructure synthesis. This review covers recent trends in fabricating and optimizing piezoelectric polymer nanocomposites based on fluoropolymers and ZnO, including synthesis principles and advanced methods. It examines approaches to enhance piezoelectric and physical properties, emphasizing PVDF/ZnO composites' applications. The review also discusses challenges and future directions, serving as a resource for researchers and industry professionals aiming to improve piezoelectric materials for next‐generation use.
Cite this Research Publication : Daphne Mary John, Pratheep Kumar Annamalai, Alireza Hosseinmardi, Sreekanth Kaduvallil Mahadeva, Kothandaraman Ramanujam, Raghuram Chetty, Rajkumar Patel, Ramanujam Brahmadesam Thoopul Srinivasa Raghava, Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Progress in Zinc Oxide‐Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Advancing Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting and Self‐Powered Devices, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Wiley, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.202500239