| Abstract Scope |
The synergy between the smart materials – power source – self-powered systems has provided the paradigm of “self-sustainable component and systems” that is driving the emergence of efficient and high-performance architectures. There is significant reduction in size and weight of the self-sustainable architectures as compared to traditional “grid-powered” or battery-powered devices. Examples illustrating these self-sustainable architectures will be provided covering solar, thermal, magnetic field and vibration energy harvesting. The presentation will emphasize advances made in synthesis of textured piezoelectrics, organo-halide perovskites, thermoelectrics and magnetoelectric composites. Synthesis techniques such as spark plasma sintering, dry/wet aerosol deposition, laser annealing, and template grain growth will be discussed. These synthesis methods have provided the opportunity to develop materials with specific figure of merit. Interface design through laser annealing has opened the opportunity to achieve high coupling factors responsible for high power density. In-depth discussion will be provided on the design, modeling and testing procedures. |