| Abstract Scope |
The synergy between the functional materials – free available environmental energy – low power electronics has provided the paradigm for design of “sustainable self-powered components and systems”. This paradigm is driving the emergence of energy efficient ubiquitous architectures that provide convenient deployment with long lifetime. There are significant advantages in terms of lifetime and functionality for the sustainable self-powered architectures as compared to traditional “grid-powered” or battery-powered devices. Examples illustrating these self-powered architectures will be provided covering solar, thermal, magnetic field, and vibration energy harvesting in applications ranging from Internet of Things (IoT) devices to portable power generator to distributed power sources. The presentation will emphasize advances made in synthesis of textured piezoelectrics, organo-halide perovskites, thermoelectrics and magnetoelectric composites. Novel synthesis techniques such as spark plasma sintering, dry/wet aerosol deposition, and laser annealing will be discussed. Brief discussion on design, modeling and testing procedures for energy harvesters will be provided. |