Screen Printing Piezoelectric Devices

Abstract

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Energy harvesting vibration sources for microsystems applications

“…lead zirconate titanate or PZT), thin film (e.g. sputtered zinc oxide), screen printable thick-films based upon piezoceramic powders [28,29] and polymeric materials such as polyvinylidenefluoride (PVDF) [30].…”

An improved thick-film piezoelectric material by powder blending and enhanced processing parameters

“…S creen printable piezoelectric materials were first reported in 1987 [1] and have since found use in many applications, including actuators [2] and micromachined silicon devices [3]. The basic formulation of the paste is well-known [4] and involves mixing piezoelectric material in powder form with suitable binders and thick-film vehicles.…”

Energy Harvesting Technologies: Thick-Film Piezoelectric Microgenerator

“…One of the earliest piezoelectric devices fabricated with thick-film technology was reported by Baudry in 1987 [42]. Following on from the discovery of high piezoelectric activity materials such as lead zirconate titanate (PZT) brought thick-film technology to another level of development, where it is possible to fabricate micro-generators for embedded and remote systems [43].…”