Authors:
K. Naveenkumar, S. Sathiyapoobalan, C. Poongothai, M. Mohamed Sameer Ali, Saly Jaber

Addresses:
Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Madagadipet, Puducherry, India. Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Muthiah Polytechnic College, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Department of Research and Development, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Department of Analytical Chemistry, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon.

Abstract:

The power of Internet of Things devices, sensors, and actuators in industrial settings necessitates sustainable energy solutions due to the growing adoption of technology related to Industry 4.0. The purpose of this research is to design and implement energy harvesters that are based on MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems). These energy harvesters utilise piezoelectric and thermoelectric materials to convert ambient energy sources, such as vibrations and thermal gradients, into electrical power that can be used. Comprehensive simulations were carried out to optimise the properties of the material, the configurations of the devices, and the efficiency of the energy conversion. After this, experimental prototyping was carried out to validate the devices' adaptability, efficiency, and durability under the demanding conditions of the industrial environment.  The improved energy harvesters displayed a high level of efficiency and dependability, significantly reducing their reliance on traditional power sources and enabling the autonomous functioning of Industry 4.0 systems. These findings provide light on the transformational potential of energy harvesting based on MEMS in the context of fostering sustainable industrial automation. This aligns with worldwide initiatives to attain energy independence and greener industrial processes.

Keywords: MEMS Energy Harvesting; Thermoelectric Materials; IoT Devices; Industry 4.0 and Greener Industrial Processes; Autonomous Operation; Sustainable Energy Solutions.

Received on: 15/05/2024, Revised on: 23/07/2024, Accepted on: 28/09/2024, Published on: 09/06/2025

DOI: 10.69888/FTSES.2025.000415

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Energy Sequence, 2025 Vol. 3 No. 1, Pages: 30-38

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