Piezoceramic material—non-conductive piezoelectric ceramic or crystal—is placed between the two metal plates. For piezoelectricity to be generated, it needs that material to be compressed or ...

For example, ideas to underlay roads with piezoelectric materials and produce large amounts of power from cars driving over the top, or electricity-producing shoes draw publicity now and then.

The innovation is a true example of UChicago PME’s interdisciplinary research, using quantum techniques to revolutionize classical, non-quantum computers and turning research on radiation dosimeters – ...