Table 3. Advantages and Disadvantages of Piezoelectric Materials Relative to Each Other.

Parameter	Barium titanate34,41	Lead zirconate titanate37−40	Quartz30,35	PVDF40,41,43−47	Rochelle salt35
Range of frequency	0–70	0–100	very low	0–10	very low
Curing temperature	120	200	very high	105	225
Environmental impact	affected	affected	not affected	affected	not affected
Negative impact on environment	no	yes	no	no	no
Mechanical property	rigid	rigid	rigid	flexible	rigid
Usage area	sensor/actuator
Energy production	high	very high	very low	normal	normal
Density (g/cm3)	6.02	6.53	2.65	1.78	1.79