• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.247-266
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• 2014

Conventional cantilevered piezoelectric energy harvesters (PEHs) are usually fabricated with continuous electrode configuration (CEC), which suffers from the electrical cancellation at higher vibration modes. Though previous research pointed out that the segmented electrode configuration (SEC) can address this issue, a comprehensive evaluation of the PEH with SEC has yet been reported. With the consideration of delivering power to a common load, the AC outputs from all segmented electrode pairs should be rectified to DC outputs separately. In such case, theoretical formulation for power estimation becomes challenging. This paper proposes a method based on equivalent circuit model (ECM) and circuit simulation to evaluate the performance of the PEH with SEC. First, the parameters of the multi-mode ECM are identified from theoretical analysis. The ECM is then established in SPICE software and validated by the theoretical model and finite element method (FEM) with resistive loads. Subsequently, the optimal performances with SEC and CEC are compared considering the practical DC interface circuit. A comprehensive evaluation of the advantageous performance with SEC is provided for the first time. The results demonstrate the feasibility of using SEC as a simple and effective means to improve the performance of a cantilevered PEH at a higher mode.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.43-53
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• 2021

Dynamic behavior of piezoelectric ZnO nanowires is investigated using finite element analyses (FEA) on FE models constructed based on previous experimental observations in which nanowires having aspect ratios of 1:2. 1:31, and 1:57 are obtained during a hydrothermal process. Modal analyses predict that nanowires will vibrate in lateral bending, uniaxial elongation/contraction, and twisting (torsion), respectively, for the three ratios. The natural frequency for each vibration mode varies depending on the aspect ratio, while the frequencies are in a range of 7.233 MHz to 3.393 GHz. Subsequent transient response analysis predicts that the nanowires will behave quasi-statically within the load frequency range below 10 MHz, implying that the ZnO nanowires have application potentials as structural members of electromechanical systems including nano piezoelectric generators and piezoelectric dynamic strain sensors. When an electric pulse signal is simulated, it is predicted that the nanowires will deform in accordance with the electric signal. Once the electric signal is removed, the nanowires exhibit a specific resonance-like vibration, with the frequency synchronized to the signal frequency. These predictions indicate that the nanowires have additional application potential as piezoelectric actuators and resonators.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.34-43
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• 2024

New piezoelectric and triboelectric materials for energy harvesting are being widely researched to reduce their processing cost and complexity and to improve their energy conversion efficiency. In this study, BaTiO₃ films of various thickness were deposited on Ni foams by R.F. magnetron sputtering to study the piezoelectric and triboelectric properties of the porous spongy structure materials. Then piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) were prepared with spongy structured BaTiO₃ and PDMS composite. The output performance exhibited a positive dependence on the thickness of the BaTiO₃ film, pushing load, and poling. The PENG output voltage and current were 4.4 V and 0.453 ㎂ at an applied stress of 120 N when poled with a 300 kV/cm electric field. The electrical properties of the fabricated PENG were stable even after 5,000 cycles of durability testing. The triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) were fabricated using spongy structured BaTiO₃ and various polymer films as dielectrics and operated in a vertical contact separation mode. The maximum peak to peak voltage and current of the composite film-based triboelectric nanogenerator were 63.2 V and 6 ㎂, respectively. This study offers new insights into the design and fabrication of high output nanogenerators using spongy structured materials.

• 센서학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.112-117
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• 2018

In this study, a bender-type piezoelectric energy harvester was fabricated and evaluated to compensate for the disadvantages of high-power generation only in the resonance frequency range of a piezoelectric harvester using a piezoelectric cantilever. The generated power was investigated according to various changes in the vibration environment. Compared with the piezoelectric cantilever module, the bender-type piezoelectric module showed a larger number of peak voltages. The primary peak voltage shifted toward the low frequency when the spring was coupled to the bender-type piezoelectric module. The harvester of the three bender-type modules had a vibration frequency exceeding 1 mW in the 34-45 Hz range and generated 3.112 mW of power at the vibration frequency of 38 Hz. The harvester of the six bender-type modules had a vibration frequency exceeding 1 mW in the 31-45 Hz range and generated 3.081 mW of power at the vibration frequency of 35 Hz.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.383-399
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• 2015

Today, as railways increase their capacity and speeds, it is more important than ever to be completely aware of the state of vehicles fleet's condition to ensure the highest quality and safety standards, as well as being able to maintain the costs as low as possible. Operation of a modern, dynamic and efficient railway demands a real time, accurate and reliable evaluation of the infrastructure assets, including signal networks and diagnostic systems able to acquire functional parameters. In the conventional system, measurement data are reliably collected using coaxial wires for communication between sensors and the repository. As sensors grow in size, the cost of the monitoring system can grow. Recently, auto-powered wireless sensor has been considered as an alternative tool for economical and accurate realization of structural health monitoring system, being provided by the following essential features: on-board micro-processor, sensing capability, wireless communication, auto-powered battery, and low cost. In this work, an original harvester device is designed to supply wireless sensor system battery using train bogie energy. Piezoelectric materials have in here considered due to their established ability to directly convert applied strain energy into usable electric energy and their relatively simple modelling into an integrated system. The mechanical and electrical properties of the system are studied according to the project specifications. The numerical formulation is implemented with in-house code using commercial software tool and then experimentally validated through a proof of concept setup using an excitation signal by a real application scenario.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.229-241
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• 2021

Since 2010, polymer-based magnetoelectric (ME) composites have been developed with detailed investigations of multiferroic properties such as piezoelectric, magnetostrictive, and magnetoelectric, etc. In particular, as a piezoelectric polymer, poly(vinylidene fluoride) and its co-polymers have been widely used in ME composites for energy harvesting, health monitoring, environment treatment, and bio-medical applications. In this study, main research trend and selected experimental results of polymer-based ME composites are briefly reviewed with respect to composite structure as well as application field. A conclusion was drawn that the polymer-based ME composites would be feasible as flexible devices or functional membranes in the near future.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제26권11호
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• pp.831-835
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• 2013

In this study, we fabricated a micro $Pb(Zr,Ti)O_3$ (PZT) film piezoelectric cantilever with a Si proof mass and dual beams through MEMS process. The size of the beam and the integrated Si proof mass were about $4,320{\mu}m{\times}290{\mu}m{\times}12{\mu}m$ and $1,380{\mu}m{\times}880{\mu}m{\times}450{\mu}m$ each. To reduce the air damping and have the larger displacement of dual beams was used for design. After mounting micro PZT film piezoelectric cantilever on shaker, we measured the resonance frequency and a output voltage while making resonant frequency changed. The resonant frequency and the highest average power of the cantilever device were 110.2 Hz and 0.36 ${\mu}W$ each, at 0.8 g acceleration and 23.7 $k{\Omega}$ load resistance, respectively.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.719-730
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• 2021

본 논문에서는 산화아연/탄소 테이프/산화아연의 대칭 구조를 갖는 ZCZ-NG라는 샌드위치형 산화아연(ZnO) 압전 에너지 하베스팅 소자를 제시한다. 고품질의 ZCZ-NG 소자를 제작하기 위해 전도성 양면 접착 탄소 테이프를 활용하였으며, 이는 매우 높은 피크 투 피크 전압(V_pp)을 발생시키는 ZCZ-NG 소자의 개발로 이어졌다. ZCZ-NG 소자의 크기, 산화아연 층의 두께 그리고 벤딩 변형률 변화에 따른 ZCZ-NG 소자의 출력 성능 변화를 측정, 분석하였다. 또한 제작된 ZCZ-NG 소자의 실효성 및 응용 가능성을 검증하기 위한 실험적인 센서 네트워크 테스트베드를 구축하였다. 상용 아두이노를 기반으로 한 송신, 수신 노드들로 이루어진 테스트베드에서 노드들은 각 노드에서 감지한 정보들을 무선으로 송수신한다. 본 연구에서 사용된 대칭 구조의 샌드위치형 ZCZ-NG 소자 제작 기술과 센서 네트워크와의 융합 연구가 앞으로 더 발전되어 사물인터넷 구현을 위한 자가발전 센서 네트워크 연구에 도움이 되길 바란다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제32권6A호
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• pp.379-387
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 새로운 에너지 수확용 Multi-layer 블록 구조를 제시하고 고체 및 Shell 유한 요소를 사용하여 다양한 기하학적 형상 변화에 대한 자유진동 특성을 분석하고 압전 성능을 실험적으로 평가한다. 본 연구에서 제시하는 블록 구조에 대한 2차원 및 3차원 유한요소 모델은 해석의 정확성 뿐 만 아니라 전체 진동 모드를 정확히 보여준다는 점에서 장점을 갖는다. ABAQUS가 적용된 유한요소 모델은 다양한 Tip mass 및 PZT 변화에 따른 Multi-layer 블록 구조의 자유진동을 분석하기 위하여 사용되었다. 특히, 본 연구에서 제시한 결과는 블록구조 전체의 기하학적 형상, Tip mass 및 Hole의 유무, Tip mass 및 PZT의 위치변화 등에 대하여 국부 및 전체 진동 모드에 미치는 중요한 영향들에 대하여 초점을 둔다. 또한, 실험실 규모의 실제 모형 실험을 수행하여 개발한 에너지 블록구조의 발전성능을 평가하였다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제25권10호
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• pp.773-778
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• 2012

A road energy harvester was designed and fabricated to convert mechanical energy from the vehicle load to electrical energy. The road energy harvester is composed of 16 piezoelectric cantilevers. We fabricated prototypes using a vehicle load transfer mechanism. Applying a vehicle load transfer mechanism rather than directly installing energy harvesters under roads decreases the area of road construction and allows more energy harvesters to be installed on the side of the road. The power generation amount with respect to the vehicular velocity change was assessed by installing the vehicle load transfer mechanism form and underground form. The energy harvester installed in the underground form generated power of 4.52 mJ at the vehicular velocity of 50 km/h. Also, power generation of the energy harvester installed in the vehicle load transfer mechanism form was 48.65 mJ at the vehicular velocity of 50 km/h.