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Multiscale-structuring of polyvinylidene fluoride for energy harvesting: the impact of molecular-, micro- and macro-structure
Journal of Materials Chemistry A · 2017 · Vol. 5(7) · pp. 3091–3128
Chaoying Wan✉(University of Warwick)Chris Bowen✉(Dynamic Structures and Materials (United States))
Abstract
Energy harvesting exploits ambient sources of energy such as mechanical loads, vibrations, human motion, waste heat, light or chemical sources and converts them into useful electrical energy.
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsConducting polymers and applicationsInnovative Energy Harvesting TechnologiesPolyvinylidene fluorideEnergy harvestingMacroStructuringMechanical energyMaterials scienceEnergy (signal processing)VibrationElectric potential energyEnvironmental science
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- Royal Society of Chemistry
- European Commission
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