A comparative study on MEMS piezoelectric microgenerators

• Main Authors: Ralib A.A.M., Nordin A.N., Salleh H.
• Other Authors: 36537608500
• Format: Review
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Energy conversion; Harvesters; Piezoelectric devices; Piezoelectricity; Vibrations (mechanical); Characteristic equation; Comparative studies; Conventional batteries; Electrical energy; Electrical power; Energy Harvester; Energy scavenger; Growing demand; High efficiency; Long lasting; Maximum power output; Mechanical vibrations; Microgenerators; Operating modes; Piezoelectric energy; Wireless sensor networks

The growing demand of wireless sensor networks has created the necessity of miniature, portable, long lasting and easily recharged sources of power. Traditional, hazardous batteries are rendered unacceptable and the viability of 'green' MEMS energy harvesters has become even more dominant....