Abstract
3D printing of unique structures with tunable properties offers significant advantages in the fabrication of complex and customized electronic devices. This study introduces a process-microstructure-property-guided manufacturing route to fabricate PVDF-2D MoS2 piezoelectric nanocomposites with tunable piezoelectric properties without having a postprocess. We control PVDF’s microstructure through direct ink writing (DIW) 3D printing while tuning PVDF-MoS2 interfacial strain by controlling rheology and 3D printing parameters, such as nozzle size and printing speed. Our approach demonstrates tunable piezoelectricity in PVDF-MoS2, achieving a 15-fold increase in the piezoelectric coefficient (d33) at a printing-induced shear stress of 6685 Pa. This enhancement arises from the electrostatic interactions between PVDF and MoS2 and the filler distribution and alignment caused by the in situ shear stress in 3D printing, as confirmed by XPS and Raman mapping analyses. Our findings advance the understanding of piezoelectric mechanisms in PVDF-based nanocomposites, laying the foundation for 3D printing of piezoelectric sensors in wearable device applications with enhanced performance and customization capabilities.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 22714-22722 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | ACS Applied Nano Materials |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 11 2024 |
Funding
The authors acknowledge the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) within the Department of Energy (DOE) for the funding support through grant number VTO CPS 36928, as well as the Center for Agile & Adaptive Additive Manufacturing (CAAAM) at the University of North Texas (UNT), which was funded by the State of Texas Appropriation via grant number 190405-105-805008-220. The authors would also like to acknowledge the ORNL\u2019s Center for Nanophase Materials and Sciences, a US Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility to support our project. M.N.I. and Y.J. acknowledge the support of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships of the University of Oklahoma and the Data Institute for Societal Challenges. The authors also acknowledge Pashupati Adhikari for his assistance in collecting SEM images.
Funders | Funder number |
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University of Oklahoma | |
Data Institute for Societal Challenges | |
University of North Texas | |
U.S. Department of Energy | VTO CPS 36928 |
U.S. Department of Energy | |
State of Texas Appropriation | 190405-105-805008-220 |
Keywords
- 2D MoS
- 3D printing-induced shear stress
- PVDF
- interfacial interaction
- mechanical poling
- nanocomposites
- numerical simulation
- tailorable piezoelectricity