Design of piezoelectric ocean-wave energy harvester using sway movement

• Published in: Sensors and actuators. A. Physical. Vol. 260; pp. 191 - 197
• Main Authors: Hwang, Won Seop, Ahn, Jung Hwan, Jeong, Se Yeong, Jung, Hyun Jun, Hong, Seong Kwang, Choi, Jae Yoon, Cho, Jae Yong, Kim, Jung Hun, Sung, Tae Hyun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.06.2017
• Subjects: Cantilever structure; Multi-directional vibration; Ocean wave energy; Piezoelectric energy harvesting; Multi-directional vibration; Piezoelectric energy harvesting; Cantilever structure; Ocean wave energy

•We design a piezoelectric ocean-wave energy harvester (POEH) that can harness wave energy.•The POEH uses a ball-and-rail mechanism to induce cantilever vibrations.•The POEH yields improved voltage and power output than cantilever system.•Our device can be used for low-frequency energy harvesting ap...