Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP1092717

Funded Activity Summary

Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) -compatible ultra-high response piezoelectric thin films for efficient energy harvesting. Optimised piezoelectric thin films as precursors to realising silicon-based energy harvesting technology will result from this project. These ultra-high response films will be used to efficiently generate electrical energy from environmental mechanical energy sources, such as acoustic vibrations and biorhythms. Hurdles currently faced in realising energy harvesting technology will be overcome using this novel approach. This technology can be used to effectively operate low power portable devices and implantable bioelectronics. Energy harvesting with piezoelectric thin films will be a scientific breakthrough, critical in making Australia a leader in alternative energy technologies, complementing expertise in solar and fuel cells.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2010

End Date: 31-03-2015

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $305,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Materials Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Other Electronic Engineering |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Integrated circuits and devices | Renewable energy not elsewhere classified (e.g. geothermal)

Other Keywords

Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Integrated circuits and devices | Materials Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Other Electronic Engineering | Renewable energy not elsewhere classified (e.g. geothermal)

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