Electromechanical Materials and Devices
Abstract
The goals are: (1) improve the understanding of processing and performance of electroactive materials through synthesis, test, and modeling; (2) develop new materials for use in challenging environments, and (3) build proof-of-principle devices with enabling performance. The first objective is to provide a fully integrated group of techniques for direct measurement of electroactive materials under conditions of practical use. These will concentrate on properties with engineering and design relevance to materials fabricators and transducer designers. Our second objective is the determination of the ultimate properties, i.e., strain, hysteresis, and coupling, of polycrystalline materials under diverse conditions. Thirdly, we seek to improve processing and densification methods to further enhance performance. In the modeling area, our objectives are to apply advanced numerical methods (FEM and BEM) to determine the effects of material variation, e.g., second phases and internal components, on the performance and reliability of test devices. With regard to devices, we will explore the usefulness of free-form device fabrication and negative Poisson ratio materials for passive and active devices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA572539
Entities
People
- Steven M. Pilgrim
Organizations
- New York State College of Ceramics