Tagantsev A.K., Yudin P.V. (Eds.) Flexoelectricity in Solids: From Theory to Applications

World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., 2017. — 407 p. — ISBN10: 9814719315This unique compendium is devoted to flexoelectricity — the response of polarization to a strain gradient. The effect is analogous to piezoelectricity which is the response of polarization to strain itself. In contrast to piezoelectricity, which appears only in non-centrosymmetric materials, flexoelectric effect is allowed by symmetry in any materials. It becomes appreciable in nano-scale systems, where large strain gradients arise. The book discusses different nano-scale manifestations of the effect ranging from repulsion of acoustic and optic branches of materials to flexoelectricity in domain walls. It mainly caters for scientists, engineers and students.TopicsIndustrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems
Material Science
Petrochemical Engineering
Petroleum, Mining & Geological
Mechanical EngineeringBasic Theoretical Description of Flexoelectricity in Solids
First-Principles Theory of Flexoelectricity
A Continuum Theory of Flexoelectricity
Mechanical Boundary Conditions for a Case When Thermodynamic Potential Depends on Strain Gradients
Flexoelectric Deformations of Finite-Size Bodies in Framework of the Theory of Continuum
Calculations of Flexoelectric Coefficients using Dynamical Matrix
Impact of Flexoelectric Effect on Electro-mechanics of Moderate Conductors
Role of Flexoelectricity in Multidomain Ferroelectrics
Flexoelectricity Impact on the Domain Wall Structure and Polar Properties
Bending-Induced Giant Polarization in Ferroelectric MEMS Diaphragm
Quasi-Amorphous Materials