Research Article

A Metamaterial-Inspired Structure for Simultaneous Vibration Attenuation and Energy Harvesting

Table 1

Properties and dimensions of the metamaterial vibration attenuation energy harvesting structure used in model simulations.

Unit cells
 # of cantilever beams4 per unit cell
 # of central magnets1 per unit cell
 # of unit cells9

Coils
 Type and grade35 AWG enameled copper wire
 # Turns220
 Length9.04 m

Central magnets
 MaterialNdFeB-N52
 Diameter, 9.525 mm
 Thickness, 4.7625 mm

Cantilever
 MaterialPETG
 Density, 1270 Kg/m3
 Modulus of elasticity, 2.7 GPa
 Poisson’s ratio, 0.33
 Length, 18.51 mm
 Width, 7 mm
 Height, 1 mm
 Stiffness, 745 N/m
 Mass of cantilever,
 mass,
 Cross-sectional area,
 Area moment of inertia,