Colossal dielectric perovskites enable Coulombic interfacial β-phase stabilization.

Shi, Qi Wei; Jin, Fei; Wang, Ziqin; Hua, Lisha; Wiryaputra, Hugo; Wang, Yaxuan; Liu, Jun; Wang, Steven · Sci Adv · 2026

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Soft piezoelectric polymers hold promise for the advancement of flexible wearable sensors offering self-powered precise monitoring capability. However, their long-term stability of performance is often constrained by modest crystallinity and insufficient dipole alignment. To conquer this, we fabricated a polymer-inorganic hybrid via Coulombic interfacial field anchoring. Using the colossal permittivity perovskite (CaCu<sub>3</sub>Ti<sub>4</sub>O<sub>12</sub>) as a dielectric template intensifies interfacial field under electrospinning, driving fluoropolymer chain into all-trans conformation and stabilize ferroelectric switching. This electrostatic coupling elevates the β-phase content and remanent polarization, delivering an exceptional 700% gain in piezoelectric response relative to pure poly(vinylidene fluoride). Leveraging the stable electromechanical response and mechanical endurance, the nonwoven fabric were implemented into a helmet liner, which maps impact location and severity in real time, and a three-dimensional-structured insole enabling early-stage fall detection. This works demonstrates a Coulombic interaction-driven intermolecular anchoring approach to produce high-performance organic-inorganic piezoelectric nanocomposites, expanding the capabilities of electromechanical smart monitoring.