Experimental Characterization of Thin-Film Piezoelectric Layered Polymers under Mechanical Deformation

Thin-film polymer substrate that have piezoelectric layers are promising for a variety of applications, including micro-electro-mechanical systems, mechanical energy harvesting, and flexible electronics with security features. This study proposes a detailed approach for understanding how these flexible structures behave under different mechanical loads, using a comprehensive experimentation. This research mainly focuses on characterizing the electromechanical response of thin-film flexible piezoelectric-layered polymeric structures through practical experiments. The findings of this research will be helpful in designing and optimizing various micro-electro-mechanical systems, soft sensing devices, structural condition monitoring setups, and flexible security systems.

Faculty Supervisor:

Hani Naguib

Student:

Partner:

Bank of Canada

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Manufacturing; Public administration

University:

University of Toronto

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