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A Low-Cost Nanostructured Multilayer Piezoelectric Energy Harvester for IoT Devices Using Three-Beam Lead-Free Architecture: A Complete Characterization

Version 1 : Received: 24 April 2023 / Approved: 24 April 2023 / Online: 24 April 2023 (09:34:09 CEST)

How to cite: Uscanga-González, L.A.; Elvira-Hernández, E.A.; Alvarez-Sánchez, E.J.; López-Huerta, F.; Herrera-May, A.L.; Fernández-Loyola, R. A Low-Cost Nanostructured Multilayer Piezoelectric Energy Harvester for IoT Devices Using Three-Beam Lead-Free Architecture: A Complete Characterization. Preprints 2023, 2023040840. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0840.v1 Uscanga-González, L.A.; Elvira-Hernández, E.A.; Alvarez-Sánchez, E.J.; López-Huerta, F.; Herrera-May, A.L.; Fernández-Loyola, R. A Low-Cost Nanostructured Multilayer Piezoelectric Energy Harvester for IoT Devices Using Three-Beam Lead-Free Architecture: A Complete Characterization. Preprints 2023, 2023040840. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0840.v1

Abstract

Owing to the escalating adoption of IoT systems across various domains, the demand for mobile and wireless power sources has surged. Although conventional batteries typically serve as energy storage components, the current low-power consumption devices necessitate eco-friendly alterna-tives. In this study, we designed, fabricated, and characterized an energy harvesting device that repurposes mechanical vibrations. A three-beam design was employed to harvest energy across a broader range of potential frequencies. Finite element models were simulated to ascertain the first bending moment for both sets of beams. A nanostructured piezoelectric multilayer film made of ZnO was deposited onto an AISI 304 steel substrate, and a photosensitive resin seismic mass was implemented. Low-cost techniques generating minimal environmental waste were leveraged in the fabrication process. The piezoelectric film was deposited using a spray nebulization technique involving recycled materials and cost-effective equipment. Micrographs of the layers unveiled the presence of nanospheres with diameters of 250 nm. Employing a custom-made shaker, output voltages of 1.08 V and 180 mV, and power outputs of 1.849 µW and 16.2 nW were achieved for each set of beams. The electrical characterization was conducted using a custom-made shaker, repurposing materials for this objective.

Keywords

ZnO; multilayer film; vibration energy harvester; spray deposition; piezoelectric generator; nanostructured material

Subject

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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