Tailoring Piezoelectricity of 3D Printing PVDF-MoS2 Nanocomposite via In Situ Induced Shear Stress

Rifat Hasan Rupom, Md Nurul Islam, Zoriana Demchuk, Rigoberto Advincula, Narendra B. Dahotre, Yijie Jiang, Wonbong Choi

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)22714-22722
Number of pages9
JournalACS Applied Nano Materials
Volume7
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - 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.

FundersFunder number
University of Oklahoma
Data Institute for Societal Challenges
University of North Texas
U.S. Department of EnergyVTO CPS 36928
U.S. Department of Energy
State of Texas Appropriation190405-105-805008-220

    Keywords

    • 2D MoS
    • 3D printing-induced shear stress
    • PVDF
    • interfacial interaction
    • mechanical poling
    • nanocomposites
    • numerical simulation
    • tailorable piezoelectricity

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