Performance evaluation of vibration-based piezoelectric energy scavengers

Abstract

This chapter summarizes several recent activities for fundamental understanding of piezoelectric vibration-based energy harvesting. The developed framework is able to predict the electrical behavior of piezoelectric power harvesting systems using either the standard or the synchronized switch harvesting on inductor (SSHI) electronic interface. In addition, some opportunities for new devices and improvements in existing ones are also pointed here. © 2009 Springer US.