The discussion centers on the exploration of optically transparent piezoelectric materials suitable for converting pressure on touch screens into electrical energy. Participants are particularly interested in materials that are thin and do not require metallization for effective use in a science fair project.
Participants present multiple approaches and ideas regarding the use of quartz and other methods, indicating that there is no consensus on a single solution or method for utilizing optically transparent piezoelectric materials.
Participants discuss the limitations of current methods, including the low current produced by quartz and the challenges associated with metallization and surface coatings.
Baluncore said:Quartz.
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Surfaces can be conductive and transparent. The voltage signal produced by quartz has a very low current. That means you can print many thin conductive patterns on the surface that measures the position of the contact.tenpinfaze said:I was looking for a way to use the piezoelectric quartz without having to metallize the top layer in order to utilize the electrical discharge.