A Novel Nonlinear Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting System Based on Linear-Element Coupling: Design, Modeling and Dynamic Analysis

This paper presents a novel nonlinear piezoelectric energy harvesting system which consists of linear piezoelectric energy harvesters connected by linear springs. In principle, the presented nonlinear system can improve broadband energy harvesting efficiency where magnets are forbidden. The linear s...

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Main Authors: Shengxi Zhou, Bo Yan, Daniel J. Inman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/18/5/1492