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Integration of Screen Printed Piezoelectric Sensors for Force Impact Sensing in Smart Multifunctional Glass Applications

2022; Wiley; Volume: 24; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/adem.202200399

1527-2648

Peter Andersson Ersman, Jerry Eriksson, Darius Jakonis, Sandra Pantzare, Jessica Åhlin, Jan Strandberg, S. Sundin, Henrik Toss, Fredrik Ahrentorp, Kaies Daoud, Christian Jonasson, Henrik Svensson, Greger Gregard, Ulf Näslund, Christer Johansson,

Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors

Screen printed piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride–trifluoro ethylene (PVDF–TrFE)‐based sensors laminated between glass panes in the temperature range 80–110 °C are presented. No degradation of the piezoelectric signals is observed for the sensors laminated at 110 °C, despite approaching the Curie temperature of the piezoelectric material. The piezoelectric sensors, here monitoring force impact in smart glass applications, are characterized by using a calibrated impact hammer system and standardized impact situations. Stand‐alone piezoelectric sensors and piezoelectric sensors integrated on poly(methyl methacrylate) are also evaluated. The piezoelectric constants obtained from the measurements of the nonintegrated piezoelectric sensors are in good agreement with the literature. The piezoelectric sensor response is measured by using either physical electrical contacts between the piezoelectric sensors and the readout electronics, or wirelessly via both noncontact capacitive coupling and Bluetooth low‐energy radio link. The developed sensor concept is finally demonstrated in smart window prototypes, in which integrated piezoelectric sensors are used to detect break‐in attempts. Additionally, each prototype includes an electrochromic film to control the light transmittance of the window, a screen printed electrochromic display for status indications and wireless communication with an external server, and a holistic approach of hybrid printed electronic systems targeting smart multifunctional glass applications.