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Multi-dimensional constrained energy optimization of a piezoelectric harvester for E-gadgets

Multi-dimensional constrained energy optimization of a piezoelectric harvester for E-gadgets
Multi-dimensional constrained energy optimization of a piezoelectric harvester for E-gadgets

This paper addresses the design optimization process of an energy harvesting device for scavenging energy from an e-gadget, utilizing its ”rocking” motion. The plucking mechanism inspired by the frequency up-conversion technique provides initial displacement exciting piezoelectric beams and increases the total number of excitations multiple times. The harvester is designed in conjunction with the multidimensional surrogate optimization algorithm to maximize the device's performance considering the geometrical features of the concept and the constrained operating environment. The established numerical model is validated first using a set of experimental data. The obtained numerical results demonstrate that the developed 10.2″ size device produces 55 mJ in half-period when inclined at 45°, which is equivalent to generating 0.3 W. Considering that an iPad of the same size consumes around 3 W, the proposed energy harvester is capable of extending its battery life by 10%.

energy materials, energy systems, engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering
2589-0042
Machado, Lucas Q.
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Yurchenko, Danill
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Wang, Junlei
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Margueron, Samuel
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Wang, Junlei
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Machado, Lucas Q., Yurchenko, Danill, Wang, Junlei, Clementi, Giacomo, Margueron, Samuel and Bartasyte, Ausrine (2021) Multi-dimensional constrained energy optimization of a piezoelectric harvester for E-gadgets. iScience, 24 (7), [102749]. (doi:10.1016/j.isci.2021.102749).

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This paper addresses the design optimization process of an energy harvesting device for scavenging energy from an e-gadget, utilizing its ”rocking” motion. The plucking mechanism inspired by the frequency up-conversion technique provides initial displacement exciting piezoelectric beams and increases the total number of excitations multiple times. The harvester is designed in conjunction with the multidimensional surrogate optimization algorithm to maximize the device's performance considering the geometrical features of the concept and the constrained operating environment. The established numerical model is validated first using a set of experimental data. The obtained numerical results demonstrate that the developed 10.2″ size device produces 55 mJ in half-period when inclined at 45°, which is equivalent to generating 0.3 W. Considering that an iPad of the same size consumes around 3 W, the proposed energy harvester is capable of extending its battery life by 10%.

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Published date: 23 July 2021
Keywords: energy materials, energy systems, engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering

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Local EPrints ID: 494877
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/494877
ISSN: 2589-0042
PURE UUID: 15dabd8a-67cb-4886-9a59-94eb6531cda9
ORCID for Lucas Q. Machado: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-7397-9737

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Date deposited: 22 Oct 2024 16:31
Last modified: 23 Oct 2024 02:06

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Author: Lucas Q. Machado ORCID iD
Author: Danill Yurchenko
Author: Junlei Wang
Author: Giacomo Clementi
Author: Samuel Margueron
Author: Ausrine Bartasyte

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