Physics – Condensed Matter – Materials Science
Scientific paper
2005-08-23
Physics
Condensed Matter
Materials Science
21 pages, 2 figures, accepted to Polymer
Scientific paper
Two structures have been proposed in the literature for the b-phase of the ferroelectric polymer, poly(vinylidene fluoride) (b-PVDF); planar-zigzag and alternatively-deflected forms. Using density-functional theory, we have found the planar-zigzag structure is the preferred form and upon atomic relaxation, the alternatively-deflected structure attains a structure very similar to the planar-zigzag structure. In order to better understand the atomic origin of the ferroelectricity in b-PVDF, we have for the first time determined the dynamic Born effective charges (Z*) for the planar-zigzag structure using a Berry-phase approach. When compared to their nominal ionic values, the Z* show anomalous differences. Using these effective charges, we describe the polarity of the bonds with b-PVDF and show the extent of atomic-motion-induced (or dynamic) charge transfer within this ferroelectric material. In addition, our effective charges are different to previously-determined Mulliken charges, due to the inherent differences between static and dynamic charges.
Ramer Nicholas J.
Stiso Kimberly A.
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