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Piezoelectric energy-harvesting devices for wearable self-powering system

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Development of low-power sensors and high-capacity storage devices is necessary for an acquiring physical movement and medical data in real-time. Particularly, by applying technologies to harvest mechanical energy from physical movement, it will become possible to sustain operation of wearable devices and provide a broader range of functions. However, conventional piezoelectric harvesting technologies are limited in their ability, and technological advances are needed for these to serve sufficiently as harvesters for wearable devices. A host of research is ongoing on flexible piezoelectric films and materials, as well as frequency up-conversion and automatic resonance tuning. That said, a number of technical hurdles still remain for use of these technologies in wearable devices. Current size and material limitations obstruct normal human movement, and some harvesters have limited feasibility and reliability. Whereas current piezoelectric energy harvesters have insufficient efficiency in terms of electrical power supply, continued advances in this technical field will open up possibilities for harvesting and conversion of mechanical energy sources across numerous areas.

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Yeo, H.G. Piezoelectric energy-harvesting devices for wearable self-powering system. JMST Adv. 5, 37–43 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42791-023-00053-x

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