Research on anisotropic friction of ferroelectric polymer via atomic force microscopy

This project aims to explore the mechanical behaviors of ferroelectric polymers, focusing on P(VDF-TrFE), through atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques. By investigating the frictional properties of P(VDF-TrFE) and similar materials using AFM-based methods such as transverse shear microscopy (TSM) and friction force microscopy (FFM), the project seeks to uncover the relationship between electrical polarization and frictional anisotropy. The findings from this research are expected to provide valuable insights into the correlation between the electrical and mechanical properties of ferroelectric polymers, which can have significant implications for various applications, including energy harvesting, sensors, and biomedical devices. Through this project, there expect to be an advancement in imaging and characterization for AFM techniques that could contribute to such research fields.

Faculty Supervisor:

Tobin Filleter

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Partner:

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Nanotechnology; Technology

University:

University of Toronto

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