PINENERGY: A Sustainable Bio-Piezoelectric Generator from Queen Pineapple Crown Leaves (Ananas comosus [Linn.] Merr.) for Energy Generation, Harvesting, and Conversion
Document Types
Paper Presentation
School Name
De La Salle University, Manila
Track or Strand
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Mendoza, Phebe, T.
Start Date
23-6-2025 3:30 PM
End Date
23-6-2025 5:00 PM
Zoom Link/ Room Assignment
Y303-HYFLEX/ https://zoom.us/j/9588991948?pwd=Xdj5iSyTNQaR2cpeRmhjVF6Q671isI.1&omn=94675616068 Meeting ID: 958 899 1948 Passcode: DLSU
Abstract/Executive Summary
Energy is one of the necessities in life. The Philippines has abundant energy resources; however, as the energy demand increases, energy reserves are diminishing faster than they can be replenished, and alternatives remain underutilized due to cost and ethical challenges, resulting in a shortage in energy production. To combat this, bio-piezoelectricity, which transforms mechanical forces into electrical energy through an organic material, offers a secure substitute for current energy resources. This study aims to determine the efficacy of queen pineapple crown leaves (QPCL) as a bio-piezoelectric generator in energy generation, harvesting, and conversion efficiency. The leaves served as the primary material of the three (3) fabricated QPCL-BPEG, designed to absorb applied force and convert mechanical energy to electrical energy, measured in voltage. Each QPCL-BPEG is subjected to varying weights, ranging from 0 g to 100 g, until maximum voltage is reached. Subsequently, the measured voltage output of the QPCL will be compared to the voltage output of biologically-based, specifically those of plant waste fabricated piezoelectric generators. The results revealed a maximum voltage output of 1.57 V using a 1 kg mass on the QPCL-BPEG, and a minimum output of 62 mV produced without any weight force. Thus, these results suggest that QPCLs may be a viable energy source through a bio-piezoelectric fabrication process for energy generation, harvesting, and conversion efficiency despite the lower output compared to other biological-based BPEGs.
Keywords
bio-piezoelectricity; bio-waste; pineapples; cellulose; sustainable energy
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
Sustainability, Environment, and Energy (SEE)
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Statement of Originality
yes
PINENERGY: A Sustainable Bio-Piezoelectric Generator from Queen Pineapple Crown Leaves (Ananas comosus [Linn.] Merr.) for Energy Generation, Harvesting, and Conversion
Energy is one of the necessities in life. The Philippines has abundant energy resources; however, as the energy demand increases, energy reserves are diminishing faster than they can be replenished, and alternatives remain underutilized due to cost and ethical challenges, resulting in a shortage in energy production. To combat this, bio-piezoelectricity, which transforms mechanical forces into electrical energy through an organic material, offers a secure substitute for current energy resources. This study aims to determine the efficacy of queen pineapple crown leaves (QPCL) as a bio-piezoelectric generator in energy generation, harvesting, and conversion efficiency. The leaves served as the primary material of the three (3) fabricated QPCL-BPEG, designed to absorb applied force and convert mechanical energy to electrical energy, measured in voltage. Each QPCL-BPEG is subjected to varying weights, ranging from 0 g to 100 g, until maximum voltage is reached. Subsequently, the measured voltage output of the QPCL will be compared to the voltage output of biologically-based, specifically those of plant waste fabricated piezoelectric generators. The results revealed a maximum voltage output of 1.57 V using a 1 kg mass on the QPCL-BPEG, and a minimum output of 62 mV produced without any weight force. Thus, these results suggest that QPCLs may be a viable energy source through a bio-piezoelectric fabrication process for energy generation, harvesting, and conversion efficiency despite the lower output compared to other biological-based BPEGs.
https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2025/paper_see/3