A Booklet on Piezoelectricity - Essential Principles, Modeling and Emerging Technologies for Energy Harvesting and Sensing offers a concise journey into one of the most fascinating properties of matter: the conversion between mechanical force and electrical charge. In compact chapters, this book introduces readers to the essential principles, materials, and applications of piezoelectricity — from modeling crystal lattices to the device engineering of sensors and energy-harvesting systems. Written in a clear, accessible style, it bridges physics, materials science, and engineering, illustrating how tiny atomic-level deformations generate signals that power technologies shaping modern life. The book’s concise structure reflects its essence: to distill the beauty and utility of piezoelectric phenomena without overwhelming the reader, while instilling curiosity to explore the world of piezoelectricity and its many applications, intersections, and developments. Each chapter offers a logical glimpse, from the historical discovery of the effect by the Curie brothers to today’s flexible, soft piezoelectric materials driving advances in robotics, medicine, and human–machine interfaces. Edited by Dr. Massimo Mariello, this book draws on years of interdisciplinary research in bioelectronics, materials engineering, and biomedical science, combining straightforward explanations with an appreciation for scientific creativity. Whether read by a student, a scientist, or a curious mind, this small book opens a gateway to the powerful simplicity of piezoelectricity, where pressure becomes potential, and the smallest vibrations reveal the profound connection between mechanics and electricity. Designed to be read in just a few hours, it leaves the reader with lasting curiosity and a sense of the vast scientific landscape beyond these concise chapters.

This book is included in DOAB.