Helical Piezoelectric Energy Harvester and Its Application to Energy Harvesting Garments
In this paper, we propose a helical piezoelectric energy harvester, examine its application to clothes in the form of an energy harvesting garment, and analyze its design and characteristics. The helical harvester is composed of an elastic core and a polymer piezoelectric strap twining the core. The...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-04-01
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Series: | Micromachines |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/8/4/115 |