A Review on Energy Harvesting Using 3D Printed Fabrics for Wearable Electronics

Gowthaman, Swaminathan; Chidambaram, Gowri Shankar; Rao, Dilli Babu Govardhana; Subramya, Hemakumar Vyudhayagiri; Chandrasekhar, U.

doi:10.1007/s40032-016-0267-4

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“…Since the β phase of crystalline part of PVDF is the most important phase in piezoelectric properties [20,21], it can be considered that by increasing the crystallinity and β phase ratio, piezoelectric properties will be increased.…”

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“…Moreover, the wearable energy harvester should be equipped with flexible polymeric materials like polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) to utilize such mechanical energies effectively [19]. PVDF is a semi-crystalline polymer (with a crystalline percentage of between 50 and 60%), which has four crystalline structures α, β, γ and ɛ, and the most important phase in terms of piezoelectric properties is β phase [20,21]. Mostly in lecture, polymer structure is characterized by XRD, FTIR and/or differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) to evaluate crystallinity and β phase as a criterion of harvesting performance [22,23].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Design and fabrication of a piezoelectric out-put evaluation system for sensitivity measurements of fibrous sensors and actuators

Bafqi

Sadeghi

Latifi

2019

Journal of Industrial Textiles

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In last decades, using fibrous piezoelectric materials as energy harvesters and sensors attracted huge attention. Ductile behaviors and biocompatibility are the most beneficial characteristics of polymer-based materials, particularly poly vinylidene fluoride which is used for fabrication of wearable energy harvesters and sensors. Evaluation of piezoelectric properties, especially fiber and nanofiber piezo-polymers, is one of the most important inconveniences mode, particularly to quantify the sensitivity performance of fabricated devices, i.e. output voltage divided by the applied pressure. Conventional methods mostly are indirect, irrelevant and predominantly measure a related parameter instead of the main factor; they are also time consuming, expensive, constrained and have a high error rate. In this study, based on direct effect of piezoelectric, a novel universal system (PiezoTester) is presented to characterize piezoelectric properties and sensitivity of sensors and energy harvesters, especially flexible polymeric devices. This system was used to test three samples that are different in ZnO nanoparticle percentage in poly vinylidene fluoride/ZnO electrospun mats and its results compared by other measuring methods such as XRD, FTIR and differential scanning calorimeter as indirect methods and criterion piezoelectric method as a direct method to validate its performance. Promising evidence inferred PiezoTester could be used as a reliable system to evaluate piezoelectric properties of flexible energy harvesters and sensors as well as wearable gadget and smart textiles.

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Design and fabrication of a piezoelectric out-put evaluation system for sensitivity measurements of fibrous sensors and actuators

Bafqi

Sadeghi

Latifi

2019

Journal of Industrial Textiles

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“…In addition, the requirement of bulky gear mechanisms for enhancing speed to maximize output power also hinders the assembly of compact EMGs [ 39 ]. Due to their high-temperature processing, it is complicated to 3D print rare-earth dielectric materials for piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENG) [ 40 ]. Triboelectric nanogenerators are highly compatible with rapid prototyping technology; however, it is restricted by the wear of the modified surface morphology caused by friction and adhesion of the printed nanopatterns [ 9 ].…”

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Additively manufactured nano-mechanical energy harvesting systems: advancements, potential applications, challenges and future perspectives

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Additively manufactured nano-MEH systems are widely used to harvest energy from renewable and sustainable energy sources such as wind, ocean, sunlight, raindrops, and ambient vibrations. A comprehensive study focusing on in-depth technology evolution, applications, problems, and future trends of specifically 3D printed nano-MEH systems with an energy point of view is rarely conducted. Therefore, this paper looks into the state-of-the-art technologies, energy harvesting sources/methods, performance, implementations, emerging applications, potential challenges, and future perspectives of additively manufactured nano-mechanical energy harvesting (3DP-NMEH) systems. The prevailing challenges concerning renewable energy harvesting capacities, optimal energy scavenging, power management, material functionalization, sustainable prototyping strategies, new materials, commercialization, and hybridization are discussed. A novel solution is proposed for renewable energy generation and medicinal purposes based on the sustainable utilization of recyclable municipal and medical waste generated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, recommendations for future research are presented concerning the cutting-edge issues hurdling the optimal exploitation of renewable energy resources through NMEHs. China and the USA are the most significant leading forces in enhancing 3DP-NMEH technology, with more than 75% contributions collectively. The reported output energy capacities of additively manufactured nano-MEH systems were 0.5–32 mW, 0.0002–45.6 mW, and 0.3–4.67 mW for electromagnetic, piezoelectric, and triboelectric nanogenerators, respectively. The optimal strategies and techniques to enhance these energy capacities are compiled in this paper. Graphical Abstract

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“…This method has used a modified 3D printer machine to produce continuous and uniform samples [22]. Gowthaman et al [23] have printed and investigated textile textures under different raw materials and devices, and reported the results with properties such as softness, pendants, and the modulus of elasticity.…”

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Analysis of longitudinal and innovative transversal 3D printed lattice tubular braid textures subjected to internal compression as reinforcement

Rahiminia¹,

Latifi²,

Sadighi³

2020

Journal of Industrial Textiles

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The longitudinal tubular braid texture (maypole braid) is an important texture in industrial textiles with extensive applications for composites reinforcement as a continuous form in a continuous process. This texture has a high strength in the longitudinal direction, while it is weak in its circumferential direction. The present work is to introduce an innovative structure named transversal tubular braid texture, whose structure is formed by the combination of braid and Leno technique in order to eliminate the weakness of longitudinal tubular braid texture and subsequently resist to the internal compression in its composite. Considering the complex production process of the introduced texture, prior to design a machine for its production, the structures of longitudinal and transversal tubular braid texture samples were produced as longitudinal and transversal lattice tubular braid textures using a 3D printer with the fused deposition modeling method in order to analyze and compare their mechanical properties. The required textures were primarily simulated by Rhino Ceros software and their lattice model data were transferred to the 3D printer. The produced tubular lattice samples were assessed by the standard Split Disk Mechanical Test for obtaining their hoop stresses. The hoop modulus of elasticity in transversal lattice tubular braid texture was approximately 120 times the longitudinal lattice tubular braid texture specimens. This suggests the proper design of this structure and resolves the weakness of longitudinal lattice tubular braid textures. The theoretical analysis of longitudinal and transversal lattice tubular braid textures was done by ANSYS software employing the data from the simulation software. The experimental results adequately correlated with the output results from the finite element analysis of the structures. This research work ensured that the mechanical strength of the introduced texture is desired to be produced continuously by a specially designed machine and used to reinforce tubular composites in an industrial continual process as the further work to be applied for high pressure fluids flows.

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A Review on Energy Harvesting Using 3D Printed Fabrics for Wearable Electronics

Cited by 12 publications

References 45 publications

Design and fabrication of a piezoelectric out-put evaluation system for sensitivity measurements of fibrous sensors and actuators

Design and fabrication of a piezoelectric out-put evaluation system for sensitivity measurements of fibrous sensors and actuators

Additively manufactured nano-mechanical energy harvesting systems: advancements, potential applications, challenges and future perspectives

Analysis of longitudinal and innovative transversal 3D printed lattice tubular braid textures subjected to internal compression as reinforcement

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