Composition for energy generator, storage, and strain sensor and methods of use thereof

Compositions and devices for harvesting electrical energy from mechanical and thermal energy, storing such produced energy, and sensing strain based on low cost materials and processes. In embodiments, the compositions are flexible and include a flexible polymer embedded and coated with a nanostruct...

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Main Authors Ajayan, Pulickel M, Kumar, Ashavani, Botello-Mendez, Andres Rafael, Gullapalli, Hemtej, Terrones Maldonado, Mauricio
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.11.2012
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Summary:Compositions and devices for harvesting electrical energy from mechanical and thermal energy, storing such produced energy, and sensing strain based on low cost materials and processes. In embodiments, the compositions are flexible and include a flexible polymer embedded and coated with a nanostructured piezoelectric material.