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Investigation of energy harvesting performance of BCZT piezoelectric ceramics under low frequency

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This study focuses on evaluating the output performance of Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.1Ti0.9O3 (BCZT) piezoceramics, specifically for low-frequency energy harvesting applications. The BCZT ceramics are fabricated using the solid-state reactive sintering (SSRS) method combined with the cold isostatic pressing (CIP) technique. Characterization of the ceramic phase and microstructure is conducted using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The dielectric properties (εr and tan δ), ferroelectric properties (P–E and S–E hysteresis loops) and piezoelectric properties (piezoelectric constant (d33), piezoelectric voltage constant (g33), figure of merit (FOM), mechanical quality factor (Qm) and the electromechanical coupling factor (kp)) of the BCZT ceramics are also investigated. The results indicate that the BCZT ceramics (with dimensions of 30 × 14 × 1 mm3) demonstrate the capability to generate a maximum power of 2.86, 6.45, 17.52 and 28.03 µW across a 1 MΩ resistor when subjected to compressive loads of 50, 100, 150 and 200 N at a frequency of 0.3 Hz. The energy harvesting performance of the BCZT ceramic suggests promising potential for practical energy harvesting applications.

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N Buatip acknowledges financial support from the Royal Golden Jubilee (RGJ) PhD Program (Grant No. PHD/0233/2558) through the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Thailand Research Fund (TRF) and Synchrotron Light Research Institute (SLRI) Public Organization Thailand. D Munthala also acknowledges the SUT Research and Development Fund.

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    Natthawadi Buatip, Dhanunjaya Munthala & Soodkhet Pojprapai

  2. Synchrotron Light Research Institute, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand

    Pattanaphong Janphuang

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Buatip, N., Munthala, D., Janphuang, P. et al. Investigation of energy harvesting performance of BCZT piezoelectric ceramics under low frequency. Bull Mater Sci 47, 25 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-023-03104-0

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