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Characterization and sensor application of cellulose electro-active paper (EAPap)

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As a novel piezoelectric material, the mechanical and piezoelectric properties of cellulose electro-active paper (EAPap) were studied. Young’s modulus of piezoelectric EAPap was dependant on the material orientation as compared with other EAP materials. The highest Young’s modulus was obtained at 0° direction, while the highest direct piezoelectric charge constant was achieved at 45°. By measuring the induced output voltage from the thin piezoelectric cellulose film under the applied impact force, we demonstrate that piezoelectric EAPap film has a potential for sensor applications.

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  1. Creative Research Center for EAPap Actuator, Mechanical Engineering Department, Inha University, Young-hyun Dong 253, Nam Gu, Incheon, 402-751, South Korea

    Sang-Woo Lee, Joo-Hyung Kim & Jaehwan Kim

  2. School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Catholic University of Daegu, Hayang-Eup, Kyungsan, Kyungbuk, 712-702, South Korea

    Heung Soo Kim

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Supported by the Korea Research Foundation Grant (KRF-2008-314-D00009) and Creative Research Initiative (EAPap Actuator) of KOSEF/MEST in South Korea

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Lee, SW., Kim, JH., Kim, J. et al. Characterization and sensor application of cellulose electro-active paper (EAPap). Chin. Sci. Bull. 54, 2703–2707 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-009-0219-y

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