Vibrational spectroscopic characterization of form II poly(vinylidene fluoride)

Abstract

The Fourier transform Raman (FT-Raman) and infrared absorption (FTIR) spectra of form II poly(vinylidene fluoride) have been recorded and analysed. A complete spectral analysis, assignments to observed bands, normal coordinate analysis and discussion of the spectra are presented. The computed spectrum is in excellent agreement with experiment. The potential energy distribution (PED) is evaluated from respective potential constants to analyse the purity of the modes.