A Brief Introduction and Current State of Polyvinylidene Fluoride as an Energy Harvester
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Abstract
This review summarizes the current trends and developments in the field of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for use mainly as a nanogenerator. The text covers PVDF from the first steps of solution mixing, through production, to material utilization, demonstration of results, and future perspective. Specific solvents and ratios must be selected when choosing and mixing the solution. It is necessary to set exact parameters during the fabrication and define whether the material will be flexible nanofibers or a solid layer. Based on these selections, the subsequent use of PVDF and its piezoelectric properties are determined. The most common degradation phenomena and how PVDF behaves are described in the paper. This review is therefore intended to provide a basic overview not only for those who plan to start producing PVDF as energy nanogenerators, active filters, or sensors but also for those who are already knowledgeable in the production of this material and want to expand their existing expertise and current overview of the subject.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Dielectric materials and actuators · Conducting polymers and applications
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Department of Physics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology, Technická 2848/8, 61600 Brno, the Czech Republic
Central European Institute of Technology, Purkyňova 656/123, 61200 Brno, the Czech Republic
Institute of Physics of Materials, the Czech Academy of Sciences, Žižkova 22, 61662 Brno, the Czech Republic
Directorate of Research, Development and Innovation Management (DMCDI), Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Constantin Daicoviciu Street, No. 15, 400020 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Department of Ceramics and Polymers, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Technická 2896/2, 61600 Brno, the Czech Republic
Funding
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic · Internal Grant Agency of Brno University of Technology · Grant Agency of Czech Republic · CEITEC Nano Research Infrastructure supported by MEYS CR
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