Modeling of ZnO Nanorods on Paper Substrate for Energy Harvesting
P. Geetha
Abstract
Nano devices are used for energy generation, storing, and harvesting. Among other metal oxides, ZnO shows high performance in piezoelectric energy generation. In this work, the analysis of the parameter dependency of the amount of energy generated for a piezoelectric material on a paper flexible substrate is done. The load is applied in the shape of lines and alphabets. It is found that the displacement is directly proportional to the generated energy. The role of surface area in producing energy and the distribution of pressure with respect to material strength are added.
Topics & Concepts
PiezoelectricityEnergy harvestingMaterials scienceSubstrate (aquarium)NanorodDependency (UML)Work (physics)Energy (signal processing)Displacement (psychology)Composite materialOptoelectronicsAcousticsEngineering physicsNanotechnologyMechanical engineeringComputer sciencePhysicsEngineeringGeologyPsychologyOceanographyPsychotherapistSoftware engineeringQuantum mechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsInnovative Energy Harvesting TechnologiesEnergy Harvesting in Wireless Networks