(Ebook) Flexible Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters and Sensors by Bin Yang, Zhiran Yi, Chengkuo Lee ISBN 9783527349340, 3527349340

(Ebook) Flexible Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters and Sensors by Bin Yang, Zhiran Yi, Chengkuo Lee ISBN 9783527349340, 3527349340

Flexible Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters and SensorsA systematic and complete discussion of the latest progress in flexible piezoelectric energy harvesting and sensing technologies InFlexible Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters and Sensors, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive exploration of the design methods, working mechanisms, microfabrication processes, and applications of flexible energy harvesters for wearable and implantable devices. The book discusses the monitoring of normal force, shear force, strain, and displacement in flexible sensors, as well as relevant artificial intelligence algorithms. Readers will also find an overview of design and research challenges facing professionals in the field, as well as a variety of perspectives on flexible energy harvesters and sensors. With an extensive focus on the use of flexible piezoelectric material technologies for medical applications,Flexible Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters and Sensorsalso includes: A thorough introduction to the working principles of piezoelectric devices, including discussions of flexible PEH and piezoelectric sensorsComprehensive treatments of the design of flexible piezoelectric energy harvesters, including the challenges associated with their structural designFulsome explanations of the fabrication of flexible piezoelectric energy harvesters, including piezoelectric ceramic thin and think filmsIn-depth treatments of cantilever piezoelectric energy harvesters, including optimized cantilever, bimorph, and optimized bimorph PEHPerfect for materials scientists, electronics engineers, and solid-state physicists,Flexible Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters and Sensorswill also earn a place in the libraries of sensor developers, and surface physicists.