Volume 304, Issue 1 1800463
Review

Advances in Piezoelectric Polymer Composites for Energy Harvesting Applications: A Systematic Review

Suvrajyoti Mishra

Suvrajyoti Mishra

S. Mishra, Dr. L. Unnikrishnan, Prof. S. K. Nayak, Dr. S. Mohanty, Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, School for Advanced Research in Polymers, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, B-25, CNI Complex, Bhubaneswar, 751024 Odisha, India

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Lakshmi Unnikrishnan

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Lakshmi Unnikrishnan

S. Mishra, Dr. L. Unnikrishnan, Prof. S. K. Nayak, Dr. S. Mohanty, Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, School for Advanced Research in Polymers, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, B-25, CNI Complex, Bhubaneswar, 751024 Odisha, India

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Sanjay Kumar Nayak

Sanjay Kumar Nayak

S. Mishra, Dr. L. Unnikrishnan, Prof. S. K. Nayak, Dr. S. Mohanty, Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, School for Advanced Research in Polymers, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, B-25, CNI Complex, Bhubaneswar, 751024 Odisha, India

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Smita Mohanty

Smita Mohanty

S. Mishra, Dr. L. Unnikrishnan, Prof. S. K. Nayak, Dr. S. Mohanty, Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, School for Advanced Research in Polymers, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, B-25, CNI Complex, Bhubaneswar, 751024 Odisha, India

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First published: 27 November 2018
Citations: 401

Abstract

Polymeric piezoelectric composites for energy harvesting applications are considered a significant research field which provides the convenience of mechanical flexibility, suitable voltage with sufficient power output, lower manufacturing cost, and rapid processing compared to ceramic-based composites. This review focuses majorly on the basic theory and principles behind piezoelectric energy harvesting (PEH) devices, followed by specified materials used for the different devices. Different structural configurations associated with fabrication of PEH devices are discussed in detail along with their major advantages and drawbacks. Numerous classes of piezoelectric polymers such as polyvinylidene fluoride, polylactic acid, cellulose, polyamides, polyurea, polyurethanes, and their composites used for energy harvesting applications as a productive alternative of lead-based piezo-ceramics, are extensively addressed and explored. Additionally, current global and Indian scenarios associated with PEH devices, major challenges associated with them, and the future perspective of such devices are also reported in this review.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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