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"Did you know that this energy is called piezoelectricity ? It's a physical phenomenon that allows certain materials, such as quartz crystals or certain ceramics, to generate an electric charge when they undergo mechanical stress (pressure, vibration).

Applied to energy, this property opens up fascinating perspectives for "micro-harvesting". Imagine floor tiles in stations or stadiums that produce electricity simply from the footsteps of passers-by, or industrial sensors self-powered by the vibrations of machines.

Current scientific research is moving towards the development of flexible piezoelectric polymers and nanogenerators capable of powering small electronic devices or implanted medical devices. Although the quantity of energy produced remains low compared to industrial needs, the optimization of piezoelectricity contributes to more intelligent and decentralized management of energy resources, by recovering mechanical losses hitherto totally ignored by our traditional systems."

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(1) World Energy QUIZ 2.1

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