Simulation of the ferroelectric switching of PVDF and its copolymers

Computer simulation results on the ferroelectric switching of PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) and its copolymers are presented. A two-dimensional model of beta -PVDF (two-state or four-state) is considered. A Monte Carlo method is used for nucleation and growth simulations. The parameters studied and their influence on the polarization switching are shown in a number of plots. The results obtained from modeling are in good agreement with the available experimental data.<
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