OptInclShape

About the project

This DFF-funded research project employs phase field simulations to predict how the microstructure of piezoelectric materials affects their performance. The goal is to understand which geometrical features of the microstructure, such as shape and size of the crystallite (crystal grains), are beneficial for the macroscopic performance as quantified by coercive field, remanent polarization, electromechanical coupling coefficients, and other properties. 

Using phase field numerical models, it is possible to study the motion of ferroelectric domains and their interaction with defects, grain boundaries, or other features. Ultimately, this framework can be used to identify microstructures that enhance performance, thus suggesting improvements for the synthesis and manufacturing processes of this important class of materials.

People from the SAM section involved