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Electrical Properties of Novel Lead Zirconate/Synthetic Rubber Composite Materials

Chareumwut Pansa-Ard1, Yanee Pornchaisiriarun1 and Nuchnapa Tangboriboon1
  • 1 Kasetsart University, Thailand

Abstract

Problem statement: Perovskite lead zirconate exhibits in an orthorhombic formation at a temperature below the Curie temperature, TC. Approach: The orthorhombic is non-centrosymmetric which is capable of spontaneous polarization (electronic, ionic and orientation), depending on their composition and volume fraction. Results: The results from FTIR spectroscopy, XRD patterns, and SEM indicate that the lead zirconate particles are dispersed in Acrylic Rubber (AR72) matrix. At a small amount of lead zirconate particulates present in the AR72 matrix, at nearly 0.3986% V/V (AR72/PZ_5), the electrical conductivity increases dramatically by two orders of magnitude. Conclusion/Recommendations: Our synthetic Rubber (AR72)/lead Zirconate (PbZrO3) composite materials can be successfully used as the candidate materials of soft Electroactive (ER) actuators, sensors, artificial muscles, and smart engineering devices.

Energy Research Journal
Volume 2 No. 2, 2011, 34-37

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/erjsp.2011.34.37

Submitted On: 17 September 2009 Published On: 20 February 2012

How to Cite: Pansa-Ard, C., Pornchaisiriarun, Y. & Tangboriboon, N. (2011). Electrical Properties of Novel Lead Zirconate/Synthetic Rubber Composite Materials. Energy Research Journal, 2(2), 34-37. https://doi.org/10.3844/erjsp.2011.34.37

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Keywords

  • Perovskite lead zirconate
  • composite materials
  • actuators
  • smart engineering devices
  • artificial muscles
  • curie temperature