Title :
Processing of fine PZT fibers by sol-gel method and preparation of piezocomposites
Author :
Alkoy, Ebru Mensur ; Tekdas, A. Serkan
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng. & Natural Sci., Sabanci Univ., Istanbul, Turkey
Abstract :
In this study, fine lead zirconate titanate (PZT) fibers were produced by sol-gel process. The processing conditions of PZT fibers from sol-gel solution were studied in detail. Processing parameters such as, gelation additives, gelation time and fiber drawing time have been determined. After obtaining optimum conditions, dense and crack free fine PZT fibers were fabricated with 30-40 cm in length and 10-50 micrometer in diameter. Piezocomposites were prepared by embedding the fibers into an epoxy matrix.
Keywords :
drawing (mechanical); fibre reinforced plastics; lead compounds; piezoelectric materials; sol-gel processing; PZT; crack free fine PZT fibers; epoxy matrix; fiber drawing time; gelation additives; gelation time; lead zirconate titanate fibers; piezocomposites; processing parameters; sol-gel method; Actuators; Bioceramics; Dielectric measurements; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber sensors; Polymers; Temperature; Titanium compounds; Zirconium; PZT; fiber; piezocomposite; piezoelectric;
Conference_Titel :
Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS), 2009 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4389-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1948-5719
DOI :
10.1109/ULTSYM.2009.5441889
