Disc-shaped IPMC for use in energy harvesting

R. Tiwari; K. J. Kim

doi:10.1117/12.816100

31 March 2009 Disc-shaped IPMC for use in energy harvesting

R. Tiwari, K. J. Kim

Proceedings Volume 7289, Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2009; 72891G (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.816100
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Conventionally, energy harvesting from IPMC is studied in the bender configuration. However, for energy harvesting from uncontrolled or multi-directional vibration, there is a need to produce 2-D and/or 3-D energy harvester. This paper discusses the use of IPMC for energy harvesting using disc-shaped IPMCs. Making disc imparts more flexibility to the sample and enables energy harvesting from all around the perimeter of the disc without increase in size. Disc-shaped IPMCs were prepared from Nafion granules using a hot press method. The manufactured discs are flexible and suitable for bending not only along the diameter but also side ways. The sample was vibrated along the diameter at 1Hz, 0.25 inch displacement using a TIRA shaker for the testing.

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R. Tiwari and K. J. Kim "Disc-shaped IPMC for use in energy harvesting", Proc. SPIE 7289, Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2009, 72891G (31 March 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.816100

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