{"id":207086,"date":"2024-11-18T14:30:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T18:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/piezoelectric-material-electricity\/"},"modified":"2024-11-18T15:30:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T19:30:50","slug":"piezoelectric-material-electricity","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/piezoelectric-material-electricity\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead-free piezoelectric material promises to transform mechanical energy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine roads that produce electricity as vehicles pass by or buildings that generate power from natural vibrations. A team of researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is making this vision possible with an innovative, lead-free piezoelectric material.<\/strong> This development could be a game-changer in the quest for sustainable, toxin-free energy solutions<\/a><\/strong> . <\/p>\n\n

Green energy from vibrations<\/h2>\n\n

In their recent publication in Nature Communications, the scientists detail the use of a chalcogenide perovskite-infused polymer film, designed to generate electricity<\/a><\/strong> when compressed. Although the piezoelectric effect is not new, this material stands out for its high performance and environmental safety<\/strong> , being one of the few that eliminates lead toxicity, a crucial problem today. <\/p>\n\n

Professor Nikhil Koratkar, leader of the study, explained that this material has great potential in multiple applications.<\/p>\n\n

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It can be used in infrastructure such as roads or even in devices that take advantage of human movement. With each pressure or vibration, usable electricity is generated. <\/p>\nHe detailed.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

Future applications of piezoelectric material<\/h2>\n\n

Thanks to its thickness of just 0.3 millimetres, the material is easily integrated into a wide range of surfaces and devices<\/strong> . From urban street lamps to vehicle tyres that recharge energy, the possibilities are vast. Furthermore, tests have shown promising results: the film is able to generate enough energy to light up devices such as LED banks. <\/p>\n\n

The RPI team will continue to explore perovskite compounds<\/a> to further optimize the piezoelectric effect<\/strong> . Artificial intelligence<\/a><\/strong> will play a crucial role in identifying new, more efficient materials, accelerating development towards sustainable energy solutions.<\/p>\n\n

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Source and photo: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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