Rodrigo Fernández-Loyola

Rodrigo Fernández-Loyola


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 April 2023 in Preprints.org
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LULuis Antonio Uscanga-González
Luis Antonio Uscanga-González
EEErnesto A. Elvira-Hernández
Ernesto A. Elvira-Hernández
ESErvin Jesus Alvarez Sanchez
Ervin Jesus Alvarez Sanchez
FLFrancisco Lopez
Francisco Lopez
Agustín Leobardo Herrera-MayAgustín Leobardo Herrera-May
Agustín Leobardo Herrera-May
RFRodrigo Fernández-Loyola
Rodrigo Fernández-Loyola
Owing to the escalating adoption of IoT systems across various domains, the demand for mobile and wireless power sources has surged. Although conventional batteries typically serve as energy storage components, the current low-power consumption devices necessitate eco-friendly alterna-tives. In this study, we designed, fabricated, and characterized an energy harvesting device that repurposes mechanical vibrations. A three-beam design was employed to harvest energy across a broader range of potential frequencies. Finite element models were simulated to ascertain the first bending moment for both sets of beams. A nanostructured piezoelectric multilayer film made of ZnO was deposited onto an AISI 304 steel substrate, and a photosensitive resin seismic mass was implemented. Low-cost techniques generating minimal environmental waste were leveraged in the fabrication process. The piezoelectric film was deposited using a spray nebulization technique involving recycled materials and cost-effective equipment. Micrographs of the layers unveiled the presence of nanospheres with diameters of 250 nm. Employing a custom-made shaker, output voltages of 1.08 V and 180 mV, and power outputs of 1.849 µW and 16.2 nW were achieved for each set of beams. The electrical characterization was conducted using a custom-made shaker, repurposing materials for this objective.