Carlo Carbone

Dr. Carlo Carbone

Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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30 June 2021 in Polymers
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CCCarlo Carbone
Carlo Carbone
MBMohamed Benwadih
Mohamed Benwadih
GDGiulia D'AMBROGIO
Giulia D'AMBROGIO
MLMinh-Quyen LE
Minh-Quyen LE
JCJean-Fabien Capsal"
Jean-Fabien Capsal"
PCPierre-Jean COTTINET
Pierre-Jean COTTINET
The aim of this paper was to provide insight into the impact of matrix and surfactants on the rheology, morphology, and dielectric and piezoelectric properties of screen-printed BaTiO3/PVDF composites. Two matrices were compared (PVDF–HFP and PVDF–TrFE), and lead-free BaTiO3 microparticles were added in volume fractions of 30% and 60%. Here, we demonstrated that the presence of surfactants, helping to prevent phase separation, was crucial for achieving a decent screen-printing process. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy together with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that the two “fluoro-benzoic acid” surfactants established stable bonds with BaTiO3 and improved the dispersion homogeneity, while the “fluoro-silane” proved to be ineffective due to it evaporating during the functionalization process. PVDF–TrFE composites featured a more homogeneous composite layer, with fewer flaws and lower roughness, as compared with PVDF–HFP composites, and their inks were characterized by a higher viscosity. The samples were polarized in either AC or DC mode, at two different temperatures (25 °C and 80 °C). The 30% BaTiO3 PVDF–TrFE composites with two fluorinated surfactants featured a higher value of permittivity. The choice of the surfactant did not affect the permittivity of the PVDF–HFP composites. Concerning the d33 piezoelectric coefficient, experimental results pointed out that PVDF–TrFE matrices made it possible to obtain higher values, and that the best results were achieved in the absence of surfactants (or by employing the fluoro-silane). For instance, in the composites with 60% BaTiO3 and polarized at 80 °C, a d33 of 7–8 pC/N was measured, which is higher than the values reported in the literature.

28 February 2025 in Journal of Molecular Liquids
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CCCarlo Carbone
Carlo Carbone
INIván Navarro-Arrebola
Iván Navarro-Arrebola
LLLibero Liggieri
Libero Liggieri
Francisco OrtegaFrancisco Ortega
Francisco Ortega
RRRamón G. Rubio
Ramón G. Rubio
EGEduardo Guzmán
Eduardo Guzmán