Abstract
A high-output large-area lead zirconate titanate (PZT)-based nanocomposite generator (NCG) device is demonstrated using a simple, low-cost, and scalable bar-coating method. The generated output reaches up to ≈100 V and ≈10 μA and powers 12 commercial light-emitting diodes (LEDs) without external energy-storage systems. This demonstrates the feasibility of using NCG devices to power consumer electronics, self-powered devices, and wireless sensor networks using irregular mechanical agitation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1539-1544 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Advanced Energy Materials |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2013 |
Keywords
- energy harvesting
- lead zirconate titanate
- nanocomposites
- nanogenerators
- piezoelectric materials