Changes in permittivity of the piezoelectric material pvdf as functions of the electrical field and temperature

Abstract

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) is becoming a widely used piezoelectric material because of its flexibility, low cost, light weight, and biocompatibility. Its electronic properties, such as its permittivity, can be affected by material crystal structure variations, which also greatly impact the material’s application. It is known that external stress and electrical fields can alter the crystal structure of piezoelectric material. In this research, we aim to investigate the relationship between the external electrical field and the permittivity property of PVDF material. The basic standard equations, finite element analysis, and experimental measurement are included in this paper. By using sweeping voltages from −25 V to +25 V using an Agilent Technologies B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer, an increase in the permittivity of the PVDF material is observed. In this work, the study of the permittivity change under the application of different electrical fields at room temperature is presented, and the application of the electrical field under different temperatures is also studied and presented.