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Experiment of a Cut-Out Piezoelectric Beam Energy Harvester Under Wind-Induced Vibration

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: To address the low electromechanical conversion efficiency associated with traditional single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) piezoelectric energy harvesters, this study proposes a two-degree-of-freedom (2-DOF) cut-out piezoelectric beam for wind-induced vibration energy harvesting. Experimental comparisons conducted on four bluff bodies indicated that the triangular column exhibits superior aerodynamic stability, achieving an output voltage of 11.6 V at a wind speed of 7.0 m/s. Furthermore, the cut-out piezoelectric beam demonstrated a 1.9-fold increase in output voltage compared to its non-cut-out counterpart. These results underscore the potential of the 2-DOF cut-out piezoelectric beam design as an autonomous power solution for IoT nodes operating in complex environments.

Source: Micromachines

DOI: 10.3390/mi16040378

Authors: Xuhong Fan, Chongming Zhao, Wenan Jiang

Institution: Jiangsu University

Language: English

Topic: Innovative Energy Harvesting Technologies

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,534