Piezoelectric coefficients of cross-linked polypropylene films stretched at elevated temperatures

Cross-linked polypropylene (XPP) foams are modified by a hot-stretching process and charged to be piezoelectric. The results show that a piezoelectric d33 -coefficient of 308pC/N is obtained for sample with an elongation ratio of 200%. The dynamic d33 value is smaller than the quasi-static value, which is probably due to the rise of Young’s modulus with increasing frequency. All the samples show pressure-independent d33 in the range up to 30 kPa. Improved d33 was obtained in the sample rough surface exposed to the corona during charging. Compared to linear PP, the stretched XPP shows pressure independence of d33 in larger range.

► Cross-linked polypropylene foams are hot-stretched. ► The stretched foams are piezoelectric after corona charging. ► The d33 value of 308pC/N is obtained. ► The d33 is pressure-independent in the range up to 30 kPa.