This study investigates Love-type wave propagation in a layered structure consisting of a functionally graded piezoelectric material (FGPEM) stratum followed by a semi-infinite couple-stress substrate exhibiting microstructural properties. Dispersion relations are obtained for electrically open and short conditions. Possible particular cases are discussed. The dispersion relation is reduced to the classical Love wave equation to validate the results. The influence of microstructural parameters, electromechanical coupling factor, thickness, functional gradedness and material parameters of the FGPEM stratum on the phase velocity of the Love-type wave has been scrutinized and illustrated graphically for electrically open and short conditions. The findings have meaningful practical application in the enhancement of efficiency and performance of sensors and transducers.

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Dispersion curves employed for designing Love wave based liquid sensing devices may provide more accurate information if due consideration is given to parameters describing microstructural behavior of the substrate. The present study involves mathematical modelling of Love waves propagating in a hybrid structure consisting of an elastic layer in the middle overlying a size dependent substrate, loaded with a viscous liquid (Newtonian) half space. Numerical computations are carried out to graphically demonstrate the effects of various parameters: characteristic length of the substrate, thickness of the elastic layer, viscosity and density of the overlying viscous liquid (Newtonian) on dispersion characteristics.

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