2023 Volume 49 Issue 1 Pages 13-19
High-strength and functional carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite materials with piezoelectric properties are essential for the development of science and technology for multifunctional structures. This review focuses on carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer piezoelectric composites that convert kinetic energy into electrical energy. First, a general description of the principles of piezoelectric composites is presented, and the development status of piezoelectric laminated CFRP composite materials for application in CFRP damage detection and energy harvesting are introduced. Subsequently, the fabrication methods of piezoelectric particles dispersed CFRP composite materials and research guidelines for evaluating the piezoelectric, sensing, and energy harvesting characteristics are presented, and the results are summarized.
