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Piezo and Dielectric Properties of PHB-PZT Composite

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Author(s):
Malmonge, J. A. [1] ; Malmonge, L. F. [1] ; Fuzari, Jr., G. C. [1] ; Malmonge, S. M. [2] ; Sakamoto, W. K. [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ, UNESP, Depto Fis & Quim, BR-15385000 Ilha Solteira, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, Fac Engn Mecan, LABIOMEC, Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Polymer Composites; v. 30, n. 9, p. 1333-1337, Sept. 2009.
Field of knowledge: Engineering - Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Web of Science Citations: 6
Abstract

Flexible piezoelectric composite films made of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) in powder form and lead zirconate titanate (PZT) ceramic powder were obtained by mixing both powders and pressing at 1808C. The effect of PZT on PHB crystallization was investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The relative dielectric constant and dielectric loss factor were analyzed by dielectric spectroscopy and the a-relaxation of amorphous phase of PHB was observed. After suitable polarization, the composite film displayed piezoelectric activity indicating the possibility of using that material as a sensor. (AU)