TY - JOUR
T1 - Modelling electro-mechanical behaviour in piezoelectric composites
T2 - Current status and perspectives on homogenisation
AU - Ferreira, Pedro M.
AU - Machado, Miguel A.
AU - Vidal, Catarina
AU - Carvalho, Marta S.
N1 - info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT//UI%2FBD%2F151055%2F2021/PT#
info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/UIDB%2F00667%2F2020/PT#
info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/UIDP%2F00667%2F2020/PT#
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© 2024 The Author(s)
PY - 2024/7
Y1 - 2024/7
N2 - Piezoelectric composites have emerged as a versatile platform with immense potential for tailoring electro-mechanical properties to cater to a wide spectrum of applications. Central to employing their capabilities are modelling and homogenisation techniques, both analytical and numerical, which serve as the cornerstone of analysing and optimising these materials applications. As technology continues to evolve, the development of sophisticated models and innovative composite designs promises to drive further advancements in the realm of piezoelectric composites. This comprehensive review explores the analytical and numerical models employed for homogenising piezoelectric composites. It systematically presents and scrutinises these models, shedding light on their distinct advantages and limitations, thereby aiding researchers in selecting the most appropriate one for their specific needs. This review highlights challenges in modelling long-fibre composites, citing limitations in Eshelby-Type Models. Simplifying micromechanics-based models encounters challenges when dealing with transverse properties, while Asymptotic Homogenization-Based Models excel in regular patterns. Limited experimental validation exists, particularly in metallic matrices. In conclusion, this comprehensive review navigates the diverse landscape of modelling strategies for Representative Volume Elements, each with its unique strengths and limitations. Researchers in this field must judiciously select modelling techniques based on their piezoelectric characteristics and desired accuracy levels. Additionally, the pressing need for further experimental validation, especially concerning metallic matrices, stands out as a critical avenue for enhancing the reliability and real-world applicability of these modelling techniques.
AB - Piezoelectric composites have emerged as a versatile platform with immense potential for tailoring electro-mechanical properties to cater to a wide spectrum of applications. Central to employing their capabilities are modelling and homogenisation techniques, both analytical and numerical, which serve as the cornerstone of analysing and optimising these materials applications. As technology continues to evolve, the development of sophisticated models and innovative composite designs promises to drive further advancements in the realm of piezoelectric composites. This comprehensive review explores the analytical and numerical models employed for homogenising piezoelectric composites. It systematically presents and scrutinises these models, shedding light on their distinct advantages and limitations, thereby aiding researchers in selecting the most appropriate one for their specific needs. This review highlights challenges in modelling long-fibre composites, citing limitations in Eshelby-Type Models. Simplifying micromechanics-based models encounters challenges when dealing with transverse properties, while Asymptotic Homogenization-Based Models excel in regular patterns. Limited experimental validation exists, particularly in metallic matrices. In conclusion, this comprehensive review navigates the diverse landscape of modelling strategies for Representative Volume Elements, each with its unique strengths and limitations. Researchers in this field must judiciously select modelling techniques based on their piezoelectric characteristics and desired accuracy levels. Additionally, the pressing need for further experimental validation, especially concerning metallic matrices, stands out as a critical avenue for enhancing the reliability and real-world applicability of these modelling techniques.
KW - Analytical models
KW - Electro-mechanical properties
KW - Finite element models
KW - Numerical models
KW - Piezoelectric composites
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U2 - 10.1016/j.advengsoft.2024.103651
DO - 10.1016/j.advengsoft.2024.103651
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85192465739
SN - 0965-9978
VL - 193
JO - Advances in Engineering Software
JF - Advances in Engineering Software
M1 - 103651
ER -