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Tailoring Electroactive β- and γ-Phases via Synthesis in the Nascent Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Homopolymers

“…Until now, the literature survey revealed the formation of the most promising electroactive phases in PVDF by postpolymerization processing methods. − Here, we demonstrated the influence of the polymerization conditions (entries 1–2, Table , and entries 1–5, Table S1, Supporting Information) on the direct yield of the electroactive phases (β and γ) without any processing steps. In order to use such materials in real world applications, it is important to preserve the “nascent” behavior of the PVDF after its processing. The processing conditions of PVDF, especially in the form of a film, have been reported by several groups to analyze their temperature limits that can be used for practical applications. − In previous studies as well as in the current findings, it has been found that the β-phase is stable below the melting temperature of PVDF (<170 °C). − However, it is important to process such material below its melting temperature to retain the β-phase as obtained during synthesis.…”

“…The formation of the most beneficiary electroactive properties (β- and γ-phase) of PVDF homopolymers, through the nascent structure of the polymer (without additional treatment), is a particularly fascinating and desirable approach for numerous applications including sensors, actuators, and energy harvesting. , Finally, this simple and robust synthetic approach opens a new perspective toward the development of electroactive properties. Efforts to gain additional information about their mechanical stretching, melt crystallization, and annealing behavior and measurements of ferroelectric properties and piezoelectric response are currently underway in our laboratory.…”