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To investigate the use of paper-based materials for efficient piezoelectric energy harvesting.

April 1, 2026Nanoenergy CommunicationsOpen Access

Piezoelectric Paper Energy Harvesters Based on Microwave-Assisted Grown ZnO Rods

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Energy harvesters leverage mechanical energy in paper-based devices, indicating potential for sustainable solutions.

To investigate the use of paper-based materials for efficient piezoelectric energy harvesting.
Exploration of different paper forms as substrates and active layers.
Evaluation of devices with ZnO/ethylcellulose nanocomposites embedded.
Testing architectures with commercial and screen-printed electrodes.
Maximum output of (3.5 ± 0.8) V achieved with ZnO embedded in Whatman paper.
Output voltage of (0.29 ± 0.01) V with screen-printed electrodes at 10 N force.

Rovisco et al. (2026) studied this question.

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April 1, 2026Nanoenergy CommunicationsOpen Access

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Energy harvesters leverage mechanical energy in paper-based devices, indicating potential for sustainable solutions.

To investigate the use of paper-based materials for efficient piezoelectric energy harvesting.
Exploration of different paper forms as substrates and active layers.
Evaluation of devices with ZnO/ethylcellulose nanocomposites embedded.
Testing architectures with commercial and screen-printed electrodes.
Maximum output of (3.5 ± 0.8) V achieved with ZnO embedded in Whatman paper.
Output voltage of (0.29 ± 0.01) V with screen-printed electrodes at 10 N force.

Rovisco et al. (2026) studied this question.

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