Abstract
The fabrication of a fully printed, lead-free, polymer piezoelectric transducer is presented and the characterization of its structural, dielectric, and ferroelectric properties at different processing stages is demonstrated. The performance of poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) transducers with resonance frequency analyses, acoustic power measurements, and pulse-echo experiments is evaluated. Notably, for the first time for a fully printed transducer, an optimal performance in the medical ultrasound range (<15 MHz) is demonstrated with acoustic power >1 W cm −2, which is promising for applications in epidermal and wearable electronics. Overall, the findings provide a strong foundation for future research in the area of flexible ultrasound transducers.
Originalsprache | englisch |
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Aufsatznummer | 2300577 |
Seiten (von - bis) | 1-9 |
Fachzeitschrift | Advanced Materials Technologies |
Jahrgang | 8 |
Ausgabenummer | 18 |
Frühes Online-Datum | 12 Juni 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 25 Sept. 2023 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Werkstoffmechanik
- Allgemeine Materialwissenschaften
- Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen und Fertigungstechnik
Fields of Expertise
- Human- & Biotechnology