L2M – Generating electric power from vibrational kinetic energy in ocean industry using piezoelectric VEHs

Hybrid Piezoelectric-Electromagnetic (Piezo-EM) Vibration Energy Harvesters (VEHs) utilizing magnets and nonlinearity present an innovative solution for generating increased energy from mechanical vibrations, offering a sustainable and renewable power source for diverse applications. Our focus lies in creating innovative and highly efficient designs that enable precise tuning of the working frequency based on the specific application, as well as expanding the bandwidth to capture energy across a broader spectrum of frequencies. In this way, we concentrate on creating novel and systematic energy harvesting solutions to meet the growing demand for clean energy sources.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lihong Zhang;Mohammad Al Janaideh

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy and Utilities; Ocean Tech; Technology

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

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