A review of energy harvesting using piezoelectric materials: state-of-the-art a decade later (2008-2018)

• Published in: Smart materials and structures Vol. 28; no. 11; pp. 113001 - 113062
• Main Authors: Safaei, Mohsen, Sodano, Henry A, Anton, Steven R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: IOP Publishing 22.10.2019
• Subjects: energy harvesting; piezoelectric materials; piezoelectricity

Energy harvesting technologies have been explored by researchers for more than two decades as an alternative to conventional power sources (e.g. batteries) for small-sized and low-power electronic devices. The limited life-time and necessity for periodic recharging or replacement of batteries has be...