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  11. Elastic Ferroelectric By Radiation Crosslinking

Elastic Ferroelectric by Radiation Crosslinking

Sijia Chen1,2, Linping Wang1, Qiuyue Hu1,3

  • 1Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China.

Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|January 17, 2026

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Electron beam radiation crosslinking creates elastic ferroelectrics from poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE)). These materials offer excellent elasticity and stable ferroelectric properties under strain, ideal for wearable electronics.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

  • Wearable electronics demand advanced materials like elastic ferroelectrics.
  • Traditional thermal and photochemical crosslinking methods for elastic ferroelectrics face limitations including high temperatures, long processing times, and initiator residues.
  • Radiation crosslinking offers a promising alternative due to its room-temperature operation, speed, and environmental benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop intrinsically elastic ferroelectric materials using electron beam radiation crosslinking.
  • To investigate the control of crystallinity and the balance between ferroelectricity and elasticity in P(VDF-TrFE) based materials.
  • To demonstrate a simple and efficient method for preparing elastic ferroelectrics suitable for wearable applications.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
elastomerselectron‐beam radiationpolymer ferroelectricsradiation crosslinking

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  • Electron beam radiation crosslinking of poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE)) with a crosslinking sensitizer.
  • Control of absorbed doses and feed ratios to tune material properties.
  • Characterization of crystallinity, ferroelectric response, and mechanical properties under tensile strain.

Main Results:

  • Successfully prepared elastic ferroelectrics via electron beam radiation crosslinking at room temperature.
  • Achieved control over crystallinity, balancing ferroelectricity and resilience by adjusting radiation dose and material composition.
  • Demonstrated stable ferroelectric performance under tensile strains up to 55%, showcasing excellent elasticity and ferroelectric properties.

Conclusions:

  • Electron beam radiation crosslinking provides a simple, efficient, and environmentally friendly route to intrinsically elastic ferroelectrics.
  • The developed method eliminates the need for high-temperature processing, offering a universal platform for various elastic ferroelectric materials.
  • The resulting materials hold significant potential for advanced applications in flexible and wearable electronic devices.
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