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1. Energy Harvesting from Ambient Vibration and Ocean Waves

Energy Harvesting from Ambient Vibration and Ocean Waves "Introduction The energy of ambient vibrations and ocean waves has long been known. The energy of the ambient vibrations was too small for almost all applications four decades ago. The...

Tuesday, 04 January 2011 | 168 hits | Print |  E-mail | Report | Read more

2. Comparison of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Devices for Recharging Batteries

"Comparison of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Devices for Recharging Batteries" Published 2005 Abstract Piezoelectric materials can be used as a means of transforming ambient vibrations into electrical energy that can be stored and used to...

Friday, 08 January 2010 | 245 hits | Print |  E-mail | Report | Read more

3. Generation and Storage of Electricity from Power Harvesting Devices

"Generation and Storage of Electricity from Power Harvesting Devices" Published 2005 Abstract The idea of capturing the energy surrounding an electronic system and converting it intousable electrical energy that could extend the lifetime of...

Friday, 08 January 2010 | 224 hits | Print |  E-mail | Report | Read more

4. Parasitic Power Harvesting in Shoes

“Parasitic Power Harvesting in Shoes,” "Parasitic Power Harvesting in Shoes" Published 1998 Abstract As the power requirements for microelectronics continue decreasing, environmental energy sources can begin to replace...

Friday, 08 January 2010 | 232 hits | Print |  E-mail | Report | Read more

5. 'Perpetual Energy' Thermoharvesting Power Supply - TE-Power NODE energy harvesting evaluation kit from STMicroelectronics and Micropelt

'Perpetual Energy' Thermoharvesting Power Supply - TE-Power NODE energy harvesting evaluation kit from STMicroelectronics and Micropelt "At the heart of the new evaluation kit, a Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) exploits a physical phenomenon known...

Tuesday, 18 May 2010 | 240 hits | Print |  E-mail | Report | Read more

6. Reverse electrowetting as a new approach to high-power energy harvesting

Reverse electrowetting as a new approach to high-power energy harvesting Abstract "Over the last decade electrical batteries have emerged as a critical bottleneck for portable electronics development. High-power mechanical energy harvesting can...

Friday, 26 August 2011 | 117 hits | Print |  E-mail | Report | Read more