In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, the team developed a polymer film infused with a special chalcogenide perovskite compound that produces electricity when squeezed or ...

Our team chose to use piezoelectric polymers because of their stability, biocompatibility, and mechanical flexibility. Common piezoceramics, like lead zirconate titanate, were excluded from ...

A new technology that can generate electricity from vibrations or even small body movements means you could charge your ...

Imagine charging your laptop while typing or powering your smartphone just by jogging. A groundbreaking new device from researchers at the University of Waterloo can generate electricity from ...

PZT can be fabricated into various shapes and sizes, making it versatile for a wide range of applications. PVDF is a piezoelectric polymer that offers flexibility, durability, and high sensitivity. It ...

the team developed a polymer film infused with a special chalcogenide perovskite compound that produces electricity when ...

piezoelectric polymers, and magnetostrictive compounds. Various formulations of these materials are currently available commercially. The names PZT (a piezoelectric ceramic), PMN (an electrostrictive ...