Type:
Journal
Description:
This work is aimed at fabricating nanocomposites based on zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures and nanocellulose dispersed in a UV‐cured acrylic matrix (EC) for application as functional coatings for self‐powered applications. Morphological, thermal, and dynamic mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were characterized by X‐Ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry. The piezoelectric behavior was evaluated in terms of root mean square (RMS) open circuit voltage, at different accelerations applied to cantilever beams. The generated voltage was correlated with ZnO nanostructures morphology, aluminum nitride film integration on the beam and proof mass insertion at the tip. Nitride layer increased the RMS voltage from 1 to 2.4 mV up to 3.9 mV (using ZnO nanoflowers). As confirmed by XRD analyses, the incorporation of ZnO nanostructures into the …
Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication date:
20 Jan 2021
Biblio References:
Volume: 138 Issue: 4 Pages: 49731
Origin:
Journal of Applied Polymer Science