Flexoelectricity is the ability of materials to generate a voltage when they are bent or, conversely, to bend under voltage. Flexoelectricity can be present in all materials; however, the magnitude of the flexoelectric coefficients is so small that flexoelectricity is virtually imperceptible at the human scale. In this exemplary new book, Flexoelectricity in Ceramics and their Application, the authors examine the flexoelectric effect in various types of ceramic materials. Several methods are discussed to increase the flexoelectric effect in these materials too. The book presents the latest developments in various application fields such as flexophotocatalysis, flexopyroelectric, flexocaloric and nano energy generator device systems. Inverse flexoelectric effect, ambiguities, and controversies are also discussed in detail. The chapters discuss significant new discoveries that have profound implications that reach beyond flexoelectricity itself, in such diverse areas as caloric, catalysis or MEMS devices. The book covers the most recent breakthroughs in nano-generator, and nanocomposite-based ceramics that are used to maximize energy harvesting and storage. Provides an in-depth study of the flexoelectric effect of a broad range of ceramic materials Presents recent advances on flexophotocatalysis, flexocaloric, and flexopyroelectric applications Presents state-of-the-art progress on flexoelectric-based energy harvesting via nano-generator or nanocomposite ceramics INDICE: 1. Introduction: Basic about flexoelectricity in solids2. Flexoelectricity theories and modelling in ceramics3. Flexoelectricity in BaTiO3 based ceramics4. Flexoelectricity in SrTiO3 based ceramics5. Flexoelectricity in lead-based ceramics6. Flexoelectricity in nano-generator ceramics7. Flexopyroelectricity in ceramics8. Flexophotocatalysis in ceramics9. Flexocaloric effect in ceramics10. Inverse flexoelectric effect in ceramics11. Flexoelectric effect: Ambiguities, controversies, and Future prospects
- ISBN: 978-0-323-95270-5
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 450
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2023
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés