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Deutz, D.B. (author), van der Zwaag, S. (author), Groen, W.A. (author)As demand rises for flexible electronics, traditionally prepared sintered ceramic sensors must be transformed into fully new sensor materials that can bend and flex in use and integration. Negative temperature coefficient of resistance (NTC) ceramic thermistors are preferred temperature sensors for their high accuracy and excellent stability,...journal article 2020
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Deutz, D.B. (author), Pascoe, J.A. (author), Schelen, J.B.J. (author), van der Zwaag, S. (author), de Leeuw, D.M. (author), Groen, W.A. (author)Piezoelectric energy harvesters are at the front of scientific research as enablers of renewable, sustainable energy for autonomous wireless sensor networks. Crucial for this disruptive technology is the achievable output power. Here we show, analytically, that the maximum output energy per unit volume, under a single sinusoidal excitation,...journal article 2018
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Deutz, D.B. (author)The main objective of this thesis was to develop new piezoelectric ceramic polymer<br/>composites that maintain the ease of manufacturing of random composites and<br/>could function as a human touch sensor, while simultaneously exploring their potential as energy harvesters.doctoral thesis 2017
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Deutz, D.B. (author), Mascarenhas, N.T. (author), van der Zwaag, S. (author), Groen, W.A. (author)Composites of aligned (K,Na,Li)NbO<sub>3</sub> (KNLN) piezoceramic particles in a PDMS polymer matrix are presented as promising materials for flexible sensors and energy harvesters. Their ease of processing is matched with a relatively high damage tolerance and piezoelectric performance at low dielectric loss. To maximize piezoelectric...journal article 2017
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Deutz, D.B. (author), Mascarenhas, N.T. (author), Schelen, J.B.J. (author), de Leeuw, D.M. (author), van der Zwaag, S. (author), Groen, W.A. (author)A highly sensitive, lead-free, and flexible piezoelectric touch sensor is reported based on composite films of alkaline niobate K<sub>0.485</sub>Na<sub>0.485</sub>Li<sub>0.03</sub>NbO<sub>3</sub> (KNLN) powders aligned in a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) matrix. KNLN powder is fabricated by solid-state sintering and consists of microcubes. The...journal article 2017
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Deutz, D.B. (author), Mascarenhas, N.T. (author), van der Zwaag, S. (author), Groen, W.A. (author)In this study, the influence of Li substitution on the piezoelectric performance of lead-free K<sub>0.5</sub>Na<sub>0.5</sub>NbO<sub>3</sub> (KNN)-epoxy composites is explored. KNN piezoceramic particles modified with 0-12 mol% of Li are prepared via a double calcination technique, resulting in a perovskite particulate which transitions from...journal article 2016