Synthesis and characterization of PVDF/PMMA composites

Abstract

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) has interesting properties for piezoelectricity, making it a suitable material for energy harvesting applications. Combined with another polymer, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), it forms a composite with greater efficiency in energy conversion. This article describes how a PVDF/PMMA composite with variable concentration of the constituents is synthetized and characterized. The versatility of material formation represents an opportunity to reduce process costs improving performance. The goal is to establish a proven procedure that confirms the relevance of the PVDF/PMMA composite in energy conversion depending on the specific composition and load for tire energy harvesting.