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International Journal of Sensors, Wireless Communications and Control

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ISSN (Print): 2210-3279
ISSN (Online): 2210-3287

Research Article

Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Methodologies using Ambient Mechanical Vibration: Design Perspective and Challenges

Author(s): Prateek Asthana* and Gargi Khanna

Volume 11, Issue 2, 2021

Published on: 19 February, 2020

Page: [149 - 159] Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/2210327910666200219115603

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Abstract

Background and Objective: Piezoelectric energy harvesting is an emergent research area for unobtrusive power supply for fully autonomous micro-scale devices.

Methods: The method of energy harvesting is to utilize waste ambient mechanical vibrations to generate electrical energy through the piezoelectric effect.

Results and Conclusion: The present work highlights the major advances made in the field of micro- electromechanical systems based on piezoelectric energy harvester on extracting ambient vibrations and converting them into usable electric power. The present study explores energy harvesting approaches for portable electronics and self-powered wireless network nodes. The performance matrices like device physics, volume, operating frequencies, design and materials have been thoroughly analyzed in this work. Conventional cantilever fabrication steps have also been discussed. Finally, guidelines for future research and performance enhancements in the field of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting (PEH) at micro scale have been discussed.

Keywords: Energy harvesting, mems, piezo-mems, piezoelectric energy harvesting, vibration-based harvesting, ambient vibrations, fabrication of cantilever, energy harvesting circuitry.

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