This book covers the topic of vibration energy harvesting using piezoelectric materials. Piezoelectric materials are analyzed in the context of their electromechanical coupling, heterogeneity, microgeometry and interrelations between electromechanical properties. Piezoelectric ceramics and composites based on ferroelectrics are advanced materials that are suitable for harvesting mechanical energy from vibrations using inertial energy harvesting which relies on the resistance of a mass to acceleration and kinematic energy harvesting which couples the energy harvester to the relative movement of different parts of a source. In addition to piezoelectric materials, research efforts to develop optimization methods for complex piezoelectric energy harvesters are also reviewed. The book is important for specialists in the field of modern advanced materials and will stimulate new effective piezotechnical applications.
| ISBN: | 9783319291413 |
| Publication date: | 22nd March 2016 |
| Author: | Christopher R Bowen, Vitaly Yu Topolov, Hyunsun Alicia Kim |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 152 pages |
| Series: | Springer Series in Materials Science |
| Genres: |
Energy, power generation, distribution and storage Engineering applications of electronic, magnetic, optical materials Testing of materials Electrical engineering Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology Energy technology and engineering |