New Energy Tech Could Transform The Internet Of Things

A Tohoku University led international research group has engineered a new energy-generating device by combining piezoelectric composites with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), a commonly used material that is both light and strong. The new device transforms vibrations from the surrounding environment into electricity, providing an efficient and reliable means for self-powered sensors. Details of the group’s research have been published in the journal Nano Energy without a paywall. Energy harvesting involves converting energy from the…