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http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Smart Piezoelectric Materials for Energy Harvesting

Sonker, R. K. (Editor) ; Chauhan, J. ; Kumar, S.MLZ*

2025
American Chemical Society Washington, DC

Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1021/bk-2025-1512.ch002

Abstract: Piezoelectric materials are a unique class of functional materials that have attracted significant attention for their ability to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy and vice versa. Their fast response speed and high precision make them highly valuable for energy harvesting applications. These properties also make them ideal for various applications such as sensors, actuators, three-dimensional (3D) printing, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and nanoelectromechanical systems. Piezoelectric energy harvesters, with their ability to scavenge energy from various pervasive vibrations via the piezoelectric effect, both indoors and outdoors, hold immense potential for future energy solutions in wireless electronics. Investigations into organic, inorganic, and hybrid piezoelectric materials further extend their functionality towards solving issues such as flexibility, mechanical strength, and lead-free composition. The piezoelectric properties of these materials vary based on their structures and chemical compositions, hence their categorization as organic, inorganic, and hybrid. These materials will increase opportunities for the revolution of energy systems and electronic devices. This review summarizes recent advancements and applications of piezoelectric materials. We provide a comprehensive explanation of the role of piezoelectric materials as energy harvesters and discuss various ways of enhancing their performance, which will pave the way for future research and potential breakthroughs in these materials.

Keyword(s): Information and Communication (1st) ; Industrial Application (2nd) ; Materials Science (2nd)

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