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Design and Analysis of Energy Harvester

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "I: Energy Fundamentals and Conversion".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2023) | Viewed by 17327

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Syed Kamrul Islam

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Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Tennessee, 1520 Middle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-2250, USA
Interests: analog/mixed signal VLSI; nanotechnology; bio-microelectronics and monolithic sensors; energy harvesters
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Dr. Salvatore Pullano

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Biomedical Applications Technologies & Sensors (BATS) Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
Interests: sensors; biomedical signal processing; ion-sensitive field-effect transistors; PH sensors; sensing; wearable medical devices; electrocardiography; electrodes; textiles
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Energy harvesting is a process by which ambient energy (e.g., solar energy, thermal energy, kinetic energy, electromagnetic field energy, and so on) is captured and converted into electrical energy which would otherwise be wasted. Energy harvesters provide very small amounts of power, ranging from nanowatts to milliwatts, which can be used to power wireless devices such as wearables and wireless sensor networks. Therefore, the design and analysis of energy harvesters is a topic of vital importance. The major topics of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the design and analysis of the following energy harvesters:

  • Thermoelectric energy harvesters;
  • Electromagnetic energy harvesters;
  • Electrostatic energy harvesters;
  • Magnetostrictive energy harvesters;
  • Energy harvesting from photovoltaic cells;
  • Piezoelectric energy harvesters;
  • Energy harvesters for wearables;
  • Biochemical energy harvesting;
  • Energy harvester integrated self-powered sensor systems;
  • Power management systems for energy harvesters;
  • Materials for energy harvesters;
  • Other energy harvesters.

Dr. Syed Kamrul Islam
Dr. Salvatore Pullano
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • energy harvesting
  • thermoelectric harvesters
  • electromagnetic harvesters
  • electrostatic harvesters
  • photovoltaic cells
  • piezoelectric harvesters
  • wearables
  • biochemical harvesters
  • self-powered sensor systems
  • power management system
  • materials

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Surrogate Model for Design Uncertainty Estimation of Nonlinear Electromagnetic Vibration Energy Harvester
by Marcin Kulik, Rafał Gabor and Mariusz Jagieła
Energies 2022, 15(22), 8601; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15228601 - 17 Nov 2022
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The paper proposes a solution to the problem of estimating the uncertainty of the output power with respect to the design parameters for an electromagnetic vibration energy harvesting converter. Due to costly utilisation of time-domain mathematical models involved in the procedure of determination [...] Read more.
The paper proposes a solution to the problem of estimating the uncertainty of the output power with respect to the design parameters for an electromagnetic vibration energy harvesting converter. Due to costly utilisation of time-domain mathematical models involved in the procedure of determination of the average output power of the system, an algorithm for developing the surrogate model that enables rapid estimation of this quantity within the prescribed frequency band limits is proposed. As a result, the metamodel sensitive to the most impactful design parameters is developed using Kriging with successive refinement of the design grid for gaining the accuracy. Under operational conditions with a constant magnitude of the acceleration signal and the prescribed frequency band limits, the surrogate model enables evaluation of the average output power of the system at 105 design points in less than 2 s of computer execution time. The consistency and accuracy of the results obtained from the surrogate model is confirmed by comparison of selected results of computations with measurements carried out on the manufactured prototype. Based on the latter and the surrogate model, the confidence intervals for the design procedure were determined and the most important spread quantities were estimated, providing quantitative information on the accuracy of the design procedure developed for the considered system. Full article
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Energy Harvesting in Implantable and Wearable Medical Devices for Enduring Precision Healthcare
by Md Maruf Hossain Shuvo, Twisha Titirsha, Nazmul Amin and Syed Kamrul Islam
Energies 2022, 15(20), 7495; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15207495 - 12 Oct 2022
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Modern healthcare is transforming from hospital-centric to individual-centric systems. Emerging implantable and wearable medical (IWM) devices are integral parts of enabling affordable and accessible healthcare. Early disease diagnosis and preventive measures are possible by continuously monitoring clinically significant physiological parameters. However, most IWM [...] Read more.
Modern healthcare is transforming from hospital-centric to individual-centric systems. Emerging implantable and wearable medical (IWM) devices are integral parts of enabling affordable and accessible healthcare. Early disease diagnosis and preventive measures are possible by continuously monitoring clinically significant physiological parameters. However, most IWM devices are battery-operated, requiring replacement, which interrupts the proper functioning of these devices. For the continuous operation of medical devices for an extended period of time, supplying uninterrupted energy is crucial. A sustainable and health-compatible energy supply will ensure the high-performance real-time functioning of IWM devices and prolong their lifetime. Therefore, harvesting energy from the human body and ambient environment is necessary for enduring precision healthcare and maximizing user comfort. Energy harvesters convert energy from various sources into an equivalent electrical form. This paper presents a state-of-the-art comprehensive review of energy harvesting techniques focusing on medical applications. Various energy harvesting approaches, working principles, and the current state are discussed. In addition, the advantages and limitations of different methods are analyzed and existing challenges and prospects for improvement are outlined. This paper will help with understanding the energy harvesting technologies for the development of high-efficiency, reliable, robust, and battery-free portable medical devices. Full article
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