Magnetoelectric Composites-Based Energy Harvesters

Abstract

Mechanical energy is the most common form of alternative energy that can be absorbed and turned into usable electricity. In comparison to electrostatic, electromagnetic, and triboelectric transductions, piezoelectric transduction is the most common mechanical energy harvesting mechanism due to its high electromechanical coupling factor and piezoelectric coefficient. As a result, the scientific community is very interested in piezoelectric energy harvesting. Micro and nanoscale materials and manufacturing processes have enabled the fabrication of piezoelectric generators with inherent advantages such as increased piezoelectric coefficient, electromechanical coupling factor, stretchability, flexibility, and integrate-ability for a variety of applications. Furthermore, with technological advancements in the electronics industry, tiny components with lower power consumption are becoming available on the market. As a result, many devices are expected to be powered by piezoelectric generators soon. This book aims to provide a complete overview of piezoelectric energy harvesting technology. The operating mechanics and operational modes of piezoelectric generators will be explored, as well as the piezoelectric energy conversion concepts. The latest research in inorganic, organic, composite, and bio-inspired natural piezoelectric materials will be discussed. The use of piezoelectric energy harvesting at the nano, micro, and mesoscale in a variety of fields will also be discussed, including aircraft applications, smart systems, microfluidics, biomedical devices, structures, transportation, wearable and implantable electronics, water applications, and tissue regeneration. We hope to examine the breakthroughs, limitations, and possible enhancements of piezoelectric energy harvesting technology materials and applications. In a brief, this book will cover a wide range of piezoelectric materials that can be used to provide clean power to wireless devices in a variety of applications. BT - Novel Applications of Piezoelectric and Thermoelectric Materials