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Abstract
This paper describes the manufacture of structural composites incorporating piezoelectric fibres which are finding interest in applications such as shape-changing applications, sensors to detect mechanical strain or vibration and energy harvesting. In this paper preliminary results are presented for a simple cantilever structure consisting of piezoelectric fibres with planar electrodes that are co-cured within a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). Processing methods to embed functional fibres are described along with characterization of the piezoelectric and mechanical properties of the resulting material.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 14-20 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Ferroelectrics |
Volume | 466 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Jul 2014 |
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Energy Harvesting
Kim, A., Bowen, C. & Clarke, C.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
26/01/12 → 25/07/15
Project: Research council
Profiles
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Chris Bowen
- Department of Mechanical Engineering - Professor
- Materials and Structures Centre (MAST)
- Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT)
- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Institute for Mathematical Innovation (IMI)
- Centre for Biosensors, Bioelectronics and Biodevices (C3Bio)
- Centre for Autonomous Robotics (CENTAUR)
- Faculty of Engineering and Design - Associate Dean (Research)
Person: Research & Teaching