Preparation and characterization of EVA/ZnO composites as piezoelectric elements for ultrasonic transducers

Films of EVA/ZnO composites prepared to be piezoelectric active elements for ultrasonic transducers. These films are prepared by solvent casting technique. Different ZnO percentages were used (1, 2, 3 and 4%). The EVA/ZnO composites were characterized using x-ray diffraction and scanning electron mi...

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Main Authors: Mirham A Y Barakat, Abd El-Aziz A El-Wakil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2021-01-01
Series:Materials Research Express
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ac29fb
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description Films of EVA/ZnO composites prepared to be piezoelectric active elements for ultrasonic transducers. These films are prepared by solvent casting technique. Different ZnO percentages were used (1, 2, 3 and 4%). The EVA/ZnO composites were characterized using x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope (SEM) techniques. The mechanical properties were studied by both ultrasonic measurements and a tensile testing machine. By TGA, thermal properties of EVA/ZnO composites were determined. The piezoelectric properties of films investigated. To evaluate the films as piezoelectric material: acoustic impedance, frequency, sensitivity, ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and quality factor measured. The results deduced that the most suitable composite was EVA/ZnO 3%; It almost met the criteria of the highly sensitive ultrasonic transducer of high frequency. In addition, the prepared films of different ZnO concentrations could operate under high temperatures. Therefore, they could be used in high-temperature transducers.
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spelling doaj.art-76b7a95b2b48479d9e2b7b8b832111002023-08-09T15:56:11ZengIOP PublishingMaterials Research Express2053-15912021-01-0181010530410.1088/2053-1591/ac29fbPreparation and characterization of EVA/ZnO composites as piezoelectric elements for ultrasonic transducersMirham A Y Barakat0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8273-1899Abd El-Aziz A El-Wakil1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4664-0770Ultrasonic Dept., National Institute of Standards, Giza Code 12211, Tersa Street, Haram, Giza, EgyptPolymer Metrology and Technology Dept., National Institute of Standards, Giza Code 12211, Tersa Street, Haram, Giza, EgyptFilms of EVA/ZnO composites prepared to be piezoelectric active elements for ultrasonic transducers. These films are prepared by solvent casting technique. Different ZnO percentages were used (1, 2, 3 and 4%). The EVA/ZnO composites were characterized using x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope (SEM) techniques. The mechanical properties were studied by both ultrasonic measurements and a tensile testing machine. By TGA, thermal properties of EVA/ZnO composites were determined. The piezoelectric properties of films investigated. To evaluate the films as piezoelectric material: acoustic impedance, frequency, sensitivity, ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and quality factor measured. The results deduced that the most suitable composite was EVA/ZnO 3%; It almost met the criteria of the highly sensitive ultrasonic transducer of high frequency. In addition, the prepared films of different ZnO concentrations could operate under high temperatures. Therefore, they could be used in high-temperature transducers.https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ac29fbEVA/ZnO compositesultrasonicXRDSEMTGApiezoelectric properties
spellingShingle Mirham A Y Barakat
Abd El-Aziz A El-Wakil
Preparation and characterization of EVA/ZnO composites as piezoelectric elements for ultrasonic transducers
Materials Research Express
EVA/ZnO composites
ultrasonic
XRD
SEM
TGA
piezoelectric properties
title Preparation and characterization of EVA/ZnO composites as piezoelectric elements for ultrasonic transducers
title_full Preparation and characterization of EVA/ZnO composites as piezoelectric elements for ultrasonic transducers
title_fullStr Preparation and characterization of EVA/ZnO composites as piezoelectric elements for ultrasonic transducers
title_full_unstemmed Preparation and characterization of EVA/ZnO composites as piezoelectric elements for ultrasonic transducers
title_short Preparation and characterization of EVA/ZnO composites as piezoelectric elements for ultrasonic transducers
title_sort preparation and characterization of eva zno composites as piezoelectric elements for ultrasonic transducers
topic EVA/ZnO composites
ultrasonic
XRD
SEM
TGA
piezoelectric properties
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ac29fb
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