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Title: Energy harvesting from low frequency applications using piezoelectric materials

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Reviews
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4900845· OSTI ID:1224334

This paper reviewed the state of research on piezoelectric energy harvesters. Various types of harvester configurations, piezoelectric materials, and techniques used to improve the mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion efficiency were discussed. Most of the piezoelectric energy harvesters studied today have focused on scavenging mechanical energy from vibration sources due to their abundance in both natural and industrial environments. Cantilever beams have been the most studied structure for piezoelectric energy harvester to date because of the high responsiveness to small vibrations.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1224334
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1166852; OSTI ID: 1421201
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-104573
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Reviews, Journal Name: Applied Physics Reviews Vol. 1 Journal Issue: 4; ISSN 1931-9401
Publisher:
American Institute of PhysicsCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 359 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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