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• Published Subscription Original Research 5 Nov 2024

  Optimizing MEMS-Based Energy Harvesting with Piezoelectric and Thermoelectric Polymer Composites

  By M.BharathChakravarthy, B Santhan Krishnan, T Satyanarayana

  Abstract: This research explores the development and performance of polymer-based composites, particularly Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) and Electro active Polymers (EAPs), in MEMS-based energy harvesting systems. PVDF, a flexible piezoelectric material, is combined with ceramic powders such as lead zirconatetitanate (PZT) to enhance its piezoelectric response while retaining mechanical flexibility. EAPs, including ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMCs) and dielectric elastomers, are investigated for their ability to generate electrical power from mechanical deformations, offering …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 221–237 Read article →