The flexoelectricity describes the contribution of the linear couplings between the electric
polarization and strain gradient and between polarization gradient and strain to the …

Flexoelectricity—the coupling between polarization and strain gradients—is a universal
effect allowed by symmetry in all materials. Following its discovery several decades ago …

The unique morphology of 2D van der Waals materials enables them to withstand large
deformations and significant nonuniform strain, potentially inducing a strong flexoelectric …

Flexoelectricity refers to the mechanical-electro coupling between strain gradient and
electric polarization, and conversely, the electro-mechanical coupling between electric field …

The research community is in permanent search of novel materials and exploitation of
already elaborated phenomena to reveal yet unknown materials characteristics …

The nanoplates have been used extensively in electronic devices, during the working
process they can be affected by external forces. To enhance the working performance of …

Smart composites (SCs) are utilized in electro-mechanical systems such as actuators and
energy harvesters. Typically, thin-walled components such as beams, plates, and shells are …

Flexoelectricity, as a fundamental electromechanical coupling effect between electric
polarization and mechanical strain gradient, or vice versa between electric polarization …

This paper uses the finite element method to simulate the mechanical, electric, and
polarization behaviors of piezoelectric nanoplates resting on elastic foundations subjected …

Flexoelectricity is a size-dependent electromechanical mechanism coupling polarization
and strain gradient. It exists in a wide variety of materials, and is most noticeable for …