Fabrication techniques and performance of piezoelectric energy harvesters

Md Ralib, Aliza Aini and Nordin, Anis Nurashikin and Salleh, Hanim (2009) Fabrication techniques and performance of piezoelectric energy harvesters. In: 2009 3rd International Conference on Energy and Environment , 7-8 Dec 2009, Melaka, Malaysia.

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Abstract

Energy harvesting devices which convert ambient energy to electrical energy has attracted a lot of attention in commercial sectors. Due to the environmental consciousness, energy harvesting devices or so called micro generators promise a cleaner environment by avoiding the usage of batteries. Piezoelectric energy harvesters are the most promising solution because they can efficiently convert mechanical strain to electrical charge without any additional power. This paper presents a comparative study of previous works on the design and fabrication techniques of piezoelectric energy harvester microgenerators. This lead to an understanding of the several crucial factors affecting the performance of the piezoelectric microgenerators.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	3239/3715
Uncontrolled Keywords:	electrical charge;electrical energy;energy harvesting devices;fabrication techniques;mechanical strain;piezoelectric energy harvester microgenerators;energy harvesting;microfabrication;piezoelectric devices;power convertors;
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK7800 Electronics. Computer engineering. Computer hardware. Photoelectronic devices > TK7885 Computer engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr. Anis Nurashikin Nordin
Date Deposited:	23 Sep 2011 09:26
Last Modified:	23 Sep 2011 09:26
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/3715

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