Wearables

With the growth of IoT platforms, personalized healthcare, and real-time monitoring systems, there is also a rapid rise in the demand for smart wearable electronics that are lightweight, flexible, and can continuously operate with low power input. These devices primarily rely on traditional electrochemical batteries as their power source. However, the life of batteries is limited and often shorter than the life of electronic devices.

This brings the extra cost of recharging or replacement. Piezoelectric materials offer a lightweight, low-cost alternative to conventional batteries. Because wearables move with the body, piezoelectric elements can harvest mechanical energy from everyday activities such as walking, bending the knee, or moving the ankles. This energy, which would otherwise be wasted, can then be converted into electricity to power electronics and reduce reliance on external batteries.