Transparent Liquid Piezoelectric Material?

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The discussion centers on the search for a transparent, colorless, liquid piezoelectric material with a lower refractive index. Participants highlight that piezoelectricity is fundamentally linked to the symmetry properties of solid lattices, making it challenging to find such materials in liquid form. The conversation also mentions that while polymers can exhibit piezoelectric properties, they remain solid. A resource link to KTH's material database is provided for further exploration.

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  • Understanding of piezoelectricity and its dependence on lattice symmetry
  • Familiarity with material properties such as refractive index
  • Knowledge of polymers and their physical properties
  • Basic research skills to navigate material databases
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  • Research the properties of piezoelectric materials in the context of liquid states
  • Explore the KTH material database for information on transparent materials
  • Investigate the piezoelectric properties of various polymers
  • Learn about the relationship between refractive index and material applications
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Hi All,

I'm wondering if anyone is aware of a piezoelectric material that is both liquid and is transparent/colorless/ lower refractive index?
Is there database online where I could compare these values? Google has not been kind to me:(
Any help would be so appreciated.
 
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piezoelectricity is a property of the lattice. in particular, it depends on symmetry properties of the unit cell. this is evident from the formula for piezoelectricity which involves stress, strains and other properties not seen in fluids.

polymers may also exhibit this effect but they are still solids.
 
clalburn1420 said:
Hi All,

I'm wondering if anyone is aware of a piezoelectric material that is both liquid and is transparent/colorless/ lower refractive index?
Is there database online where I could compare these values? Google has not been kind to me:(
Any help would be so appreciated.

Hi, by chance just a bit earlier today I found the following information that may give you some idea: http://www.kth.se/fakulteter/_TFY/kmf/lcd/lcd~1.htm

Best regards
 
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