Piezoelectric Materials, Composites, and Devices Fundamentals, Mechanics, and Applications |
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| Author:
| Narita, Fumio
Wang, Zhenjin |
| ISBN: | 978-0-323-95101-2 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2024 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science & Technology Books
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| Imprint: | Academic Press |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $220.00USD $264.00 |
Book Description:
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Piezoelectric Materials, Composites, and Devices: Fundamentals, Mechanics, and Applications offers practical guidance on piezoelectric materials and composites, as well as their applications on various devices. It starts with a clear overview of piezoelectric fundamentals, key parameters, and standard characterization techniques. The book also details the structure and properties of various piezoelectric materials, including single crystals, ceramics, polymers, 2-dimensional...
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Piezoelectric Materials, Composites, and Devices: Fundamentals, Mechanics, and Applications offers practical guidance on piezoelectric materials and composites, as well as their applications on various devices. It starts with a clear overview of piezoelectric fundamentals, key parameters, and standard characterization techniques. The book also details the structure and properties of various piezoelectric materials, including single crystals, ceramics, polymers, 2-dimensional materials, and their composites. It combines numerical simulations with precise measurements for accurate characterization of these materials. The book simplifies complex concepts by presenting basic equations and models, aiding in understanding stress and electric fields within piezoelectric devices. Additionally, the reliability and durability (fracture and fatigue) of piezoelectric materials and composites are also explained. The final sections explore the applications of piezoelectric materials on sensors, energy harvesters, and actuators, highlighting the capabilities of advanced piezoelectric materials.
- Provides concise explanations of the fundamentals of the mechanical and physical behavior of piezoelectric materials and composites using simple formulas and illustrations
- Outlines numerical modeling and simulation techniques providing a better understanding of piezoelectric materials
- Discusses a wide range of high-performance and lightweight piezoelectric composites, methods of performance evaluation, device design, and life evaluation
- Includes design guidelines for various sensors, energy harvesters and actuators