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Ba Qin1, Peng Wang1, Wanli Xing1
1National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Macromolecular Rapid Communications
|November 12, 2025
Summary
Flexible electronic devices rely on intelligent materials like Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-based ferroelectric polymers. These materials show promise for sensors and solid-state cooling by harnessing piezoelectric and electrocaloric effects.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Science
- Ferroelectric Materials
Background:
- Intelligent technologies drive demand for advanced flexible electronics.
- Intelligent materials are crucial for miniaturization, integration, and energy efficiency.
- Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-based ferroelectric polymers offer piezoelectric, deformation, and electrocaloric effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of PVDF-based ferroelectric polymers.
- To cover piezoelectric, electro-actuation, and electrocaloric effects.
- To analyze progress, limitations, and future challenges.
Main Methods:
- Review of fundamental principles of PVDF ferroelectric effects.
- Analysis of modification strategies (chemical, physical, processing).
- Examination of representative device implementations.
Main Results:
- PVDF polymers exhibit significant potential in sensors, actuators, and solid-state refrigeration.
- Various modification strategies have yielded remarkable performance improvements.
- Progress in harnessing piezoelectric, electro-actuation, and electrocaloric effects is highlighted.
Conclusions:
- PVDF-based ferroelectric polymers are key for next-generation flexible electronics.
- Further research is needed to overcome existing limitations and address future challenges.
- Continued development promises advancements in intelligent material applications.
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