The
adoption
of
a
self-powered
system
that
incorporates
energy-collecting
technology
may
make
it
simpler
to
power
electrical
devices
and
appliances.
When
comes
energy
storage
for
sensors
actuators,
the
writers
this
chapter
are
mainly
concerned
with
topic.
traditional
harvesting
methods
will
be
addressed
first,
followed
by
portable
wearable
built-in
sensing,
which
explored
after
that.
usage
systems
in
actuation
tasks,
as
well
their
development
towards
intelligent
functions
via
use
data
processing
artificial
intelligence,
session.
Throughout
chapter,
various
possibilities
shown.
Nature-inspired
hierarchical
designs
have
recently
piqued
interest
materials
science
community,
these
now
recognized
viable
high-performance
sustainable
can
used
electronic
such
smart
clothing.
highly
dynamic
interfacial
interaction
between
two
has
opened
up
new
avenues
creation
multifunctional
sensing
materials,
among
other
things.
synergistic
contacts
nature-inspired
assemblies
managed
properly,
is
possible
achieve
outstanding
characteristics
high
sensitivity,
density,
coulombic
efficiency,
ultra-long
cycling
stability
durability,
most
recent
achievements
sophisticated
also
focus
on
role
interactions
enhancing
substances
being
discussed.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(2), P. 349 - 349
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
For
those
piezoelectric
materials
that
operate
under
high-power
conditions,
the
and
dielectric
properties
obtained
small
signal
conditions
cannot
be
directly
applied
to
transducers.
There
are
three
mainstream
characterization
methods:
constant
voltage
method,
current
transient
method.
In
this
study,
we
developed
verified
a
combined
impedance
method
integrated
advantages
of
methods,
along
with
an
improved
for
testing
PZT-5H
ceramics.
The
results
from
both
methods
indicated
increasing
power,
electromechanical
coupling
coefficient
k31
,
d31,
elastic
compliance
s11E
showed
trends,
while
mechanical
quality
factor
Qm
first
decayed
rapidly
then
stabilized
at
fixed
level.
Additionally,
temperature
vibrators
rose
significantly
due
self-heating,
whereas
generated
almost
no
heat,
remained
room
temperature.
By
comparing
two
decoupled
effects
power
on
performance.
self-heating
amplified
k31,
s11E,
its
influence
negligible.
Applied Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: March 1, 2025
Smart
biomaterials
have
significantly
impacted
human
healthcare
by
advancing
the
development
of
medical
devices
designed
to
function
within
tissue,
mimicking
behavior
natural
tissues.
While
intelligence
has
evolved
from
inert
active
over
past
few
decades,
smart
take
this
a
step
further
making
their
surfaces
or
bulk
respond
based
on
interactions
with
surrounding
tissues,
imparting
outcomes
similar
tissue
functions.
This
interaction
helps
in
creating
stimuli-responsive
biomaterials,
which
can
be
useful
engineering,
regenerative
medicine,
autonomous
drug
delivery,
orthopedics,
and
much
more.
Traditionally,
material
engineering
focused
refining
static
properties
accommodate
them
body
without
evoking
an
immune
response,
was
major
obstacle
unrestricted
operation.
review
highlights
explains
various
approaches
currently
under
research
for
developing
that
tune
responses
bodily
factors
like
temperature,
pH,
ion
concentration
external
magnetism,
light,
conductivity.
Applications
soft
hard
4D
printing,
scaffold
design
are
also
discussed.
The
advanced
application
microfluidics,
organ-on-a-chip
models,
extensively
benefits
intrinsic
discussed
below.
elaborates
how
biomaterial
could
revolutionize
biosensor
applications,
thereby
improving
patient
care
quality.
We
delineate
limitations
key
challenges
associated
providing
insights
into
path
forward
outlining
future
directions
next-generation
will
facilitate
clinical
translation.
Annual Review of Materials Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
53(1), P. 165 - 193
Published: March 21, 2023
Piezoelectric
materials
possess
the
capability
to
interchangeably
convert
electrical
energy
into
a
mechanical
response.
While
current
piezoelectric
exhibit
strong
properties,
known
limitations
have
inhibited
further
development.
This
review
describes
ability
combine
different
composite
create
well-rounded
properties.
The
types
of
connectivity
classes
are
described
as
well
important
design
considerations
and
theoretical
models.
contributions
from
active
passive
phases
outlined,
focusing
primarily
on
ferroelectric
ceramics
polymer-based
composites.
key
advantage
composites
is
their
flexibility
polymers
with
high
electromechanical
coupling
coefficients
or
single
crystals
appropriate
for
variety
applications.
Composites
prominent
in
medical
ultrasound
imaging
therapy,
underwater
acoustic
sensing,
industrial
structural
health
monitoring,
harvesting,
numerous
other
emerging
Actuators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 457 - 457
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
Mechanical
vibrational
energy,
which
is
provided
by
continuous
or
discontinuous
motion,
an
infinite
source
of
energy
that
may
be
found
anywhere.
This
utilized
to
generate
electricity
replenish
batteries
directly
power
electrical
equipment
thanks
harvesters.
The
new
gadgets
are
based
on
the
utilization
piezoelectric
materials,
can
transform
vibrating
mechanical
into
useable
owing
their
intrinsic
qualities.
purpose
this
article
highlight
developments
in
three
independent
but
closely
connected
multidisciplinary
domains,
starting
with
materials
and
related
manufacturing
technologies
structure
specific
application;
paper
presents
state
art
possess
property,
from
classic
inorganics
such
as
PZT
lead-free
including
biodegradable
biocompatible
materials.
second
domain
choice
harvester
structure,
allows
material
flex
deform
while
retaining
dependability.
Finally,
design
interface
circuits
for
readout
storage
given
improve
charge
management
efficiency
discussed.
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
61, P. 103599 - 103599
Published: Dec. 30, 2023
A
viable
source
of
energy
is
becoming
more
important
nowadays
because
its
availability
and
zero
carbon
emission,
therefore,
a
significant
number
individuals
are
interested
in
safer
cleaner
renewable
resources.
Out
all
the
options
available,
ocean
wave
very
promising
accessibility,
abundance,
addition
to
several
possible
transduction
methods.
However,
as
compared
other
kinds
harvesting
(EH)
devices,
harvesters
still
not
matured
case
grid
integration,
mass
production,
commercialization.
In
this
paper,
we
present
brief
review
EH
mechanisms
such
triboelectric,
piezoelectric,
electromagnetic,
etc.
harvest
energy,
their
working
principle,
structure-wise
approaches,
key
findings
from
these
devices.
The
theory
waves,
types
harvesters,
transfer
method
also
discussed
article.
Moreover,
for
mentioned
architectures,
comparison
table
has
been
provided
where
output
performance
devices
compared.
Finally,
study
concludes
by
illustrating
challenges,
solutions,
perspectives
technologies.
Therefore,
believe
article
will
set
foundation
advancing
research
field.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(3), P. 2844 - 2860
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Piezoelectric
material
transducers
can
work
as
an
actuator
or
sensor.
Generally,
the
will
be
used
to
repair
structure,
and
sensor
find
health
condition.
In
last
two
decades,
piezoelectric
actuators
have
shown
capacity
lower
control
shear
stress
concentration
joint
edge
peel
in
adhesively
bonded
systems.
Hence,
this
paper
aims
at
reviewing
application
of
damaged
structures
combined
systems
based
on
three
different
investigation
methods:
analytical,
numerical,
experimental.
Moreover,
study
also
explores
delamination
composite
beams
some
other
studies
using
a
actuator.
The
specific
aim
is
determine
scientific
challenges
future
opportunities
for
considering
materials
structure
investigations
novice
researchers.
Smart Materials and Structures,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(5), P. 055022 - 055022
Published: April 8, 2024
Abstract
To
deal
with
the
limited
availability
of
long-lasting
power
sources
for
sensor
nodes
in
industrial
environments,
a
novel
piezoelectric
energy
harvester
high
efficiency
and
wide
working
bandwidth
was
designed
to
harvest
broadband
random
vibrations
from
ambient
environment.
The
developed
adopts
doubly
clamped
beam
peanut-shaped
auxetic
structure
improve
output.
It
also
incorporates
sliding
proof
mass
frequency
self-tuning,
enabling
wider
bandwidth.
As
exhibits
geometry
nonlinearity
under
large
vibration
amplitudes,
output
can
be
further
enhanced
self-tuning
process.
Finite
element
simulations
are
conducted
evaluate
impact
position
on
performance
harvester.
Experiments
performed
examine
harvesting
proposed
Under
an
excitation
acceleration
0.3
g,
use
widens
(AEH)
by
9
Hz,
maximum
root
mean
square
AEH
reaching
18.78
μ
W,
which
is
much
higher
than
that
plain
(PEH)
or
fixed
mass.
successfully
wireless
temperature
humidity
node
based
produced
centrifuge,
demonstrates
practical
feasibility
applications.