XU Lingfang, CHEN Wen, ZHOU Jing

(College of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Univers ity of Technology, 430070)

Abstract: In this paper, the latest status of 1 - 3 composites , the theoretical models , the techniques of fabricating and the two functional materials as well as the properties and application of 1- 3 composites are discussed. In the end, prospects of 1- 3compos ites are also reviewed briefly.

Keywords: piezoelectric ceramic, polymer, 1- 3 composite, transducer