Piezoelectric Materials for Sustainable Energy and Fitness Monitoring of Civil Structures

Abstract

Piezoelectric materials are extensively used as energy storage devices. Piezo-transducers convert mechanical energy into electric energy, because of core property these materials are extensively studied as core energy harvesting devices. These materials have smart sensor mechanisms that can be used in buildings. The elements in the Portland cement-like alumina, calcium, and silica are non-piezoelectric in nature and cannot be utilized as competent energy harvesting devices. A number of techniques are designed and extensively studied to develop piezoelectric behavior in Portland cement. In the present study, I suggest blending cement with strontium bismuth titanate in appropriate ratio to exhibit dual nature of strength and as energy harvesting device. This technique can be adapted for developing smart cities where space is always a constraint. A detailed analysis of ratio and thermal properties lead to the development of smarter materials for buildings.