Kim, Hyun Soo Song, Hyunseok Oh, In Woo Lee, Dong-gyu Yoon, Tae Kyoung Lee, Jeyeon Yoon, Byoung Jin Song, So-min Imani, Iman M. Cho, Seohyun Kim, Seong Jin Kang, Chong-yun Nahm, Sahn Park, Yong Seok Cho, Kyung-hoon Ryu, Jungho Baik, Jeong Min Chen, Jun Hur, Sunghoon Song, Hyun-cheol 2026-02-19T04:30:59Z 2026-02-19T04:30:59Z 2026-02-19 2026-01 https://pubs.kist.re.kr/handle/201004/154281 Conventional electromagnetic generators are limited to low-power applications owing to their mechanical complexity, bulky design, and reduced efficiency at small scales. Their performance is further hindered by the resistive torque according to Lenz's law, which makes them unsuitable for low-load environments. To overcome these challenges, we propose a novel in-wheel direct-current piezoelectric generator (DC-PG), which enables efficient power generation with zero resistive torque and does not require rectification. The system leverages continuous in-phase polarization during rotation to deliver a stable low-ripple DC output with minimal energy loss. Integrated into a suitcase wheel without adding weight or volume, the DC-PG achieved a peak power of 4.28 mW under realistic conditions (20 kg load, 3–5 km/h), surpassing conventional AC-based piezoelectric systems. It successfully powered a wireless Internet of things (IoT) location sensor, charging a 5 V capacitor in 134 s. This compact rectification-free generator is a viable solution for small-scale power generation and self-powered IoT applications. Its high-efficiency performance and elimination of electromagnetic resistance open new possibilities for energy autonomy in low-speed, low-load environments. English Wiley-VCH Verlag In-Wheel Piezoelectric DC Power Generator With Zero Resistive Torque Article 10.1002/advs.202522932 1 Advanced Science Advanced Science Y scie 2-s2.0-105029180778 Chemistry, Multidisciplinary Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Chemistry Science & Technology - Other Topics Materials Science Article; Early Access MORPHOTROPIC PHASE-BOUNDARY GIANT PIEZOELECTRICITY ELECTRICAL-PROPERTIES PZT CERAMICS ENERGY SM DC generator Internet of Things piezoelectric PMN-PT self-power