Design, Modeling and Characterization of Zinc-oxide piezoelectric nanogenerator on textile
Abstract
Textile-based piezoelectric nanogenerators can generate electrical energy from human motion. This project proposes the design, modelling and fabrication of zinc oxide piezoelectric nanogenerators and printed electrodes on cotton fabric. This work involves fundamental studies and modeling of different electrode designs to best harvest piezoelectric energy on fabric. The study will include both theoretical modeling as well as finite element modeling of different electrode designs on fabric as well as the best printed electrode material – silver, copper or other conductive ink. Once the theoretical and simulations have been complete, several device designs will be fabricated and tested. The study will also involve optical and structural characterization of undoped and silver-doped zinc oxide nanorods on the fabric and its optimized deposition rates. Electrical and electromechanical characterization of the different electrode designs will be also performed to study the best design that produces maximum output of the piezoelectric energy harvester. This research will evaluate the potential of piezoelectric devices to be incorporated into fabric and its possibility of powering portable devices and sensors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 16, 2022
- Source ID
- FA23862114043
Entities
People
- Anis Nordin
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- International Islamic University Malaysia
- United States Air Force