A State-of-the-Art Study on Energy Harvesting Systems: Models and Issues

Abstract Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have existed for many years and had assimilated many interesting innovations. Advances in electronics, radio transceivers, processes of IC manufacturing and development of algorithms for operation of such networks now enable creating energy-efficient devices that provide practical levels of performance and a sufficient number of features. Environmental monitoring is one of the areas in which WSNs can be successfully used. At the same time this is a field where devices must either bring their own power reservoir, such as a battery, or scavenge energy locally from some natural phenomena. Improving the efficiency of energy harvesting methods reduces complexity of WSN structures. This survey is based on practical examples from the real world and provides an overview of state-of-the-art methods and techniques that are used to create energyefficient WSNs with energy harvesting.

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Energy Harvesting on Airport Pavements: State-of-the-Art

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13115893 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (11) ◽

pp. 5893

Author(s):

Diogo Correia ◽

Adelino Ferreira

Keyword(s):

Energy Harvesting ◽

Greenhouse Gas ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Electrical Energy ◽

Energy Generation ◽

Gas Production ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Harvesting Systems ◽

Readiness Level ◽

Mode Of Transport

Society is dependent on transport systems, not only to meet its daily needs with short journeys but also to meet their arising needs with longer distances. The ability to connect remote regions and the trip duration makes the aircraft a mode of transport for distant travel. However, it impacts greenhouse gas production. The survey for new ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions emerges from the contribution of energy harvesting systems. Energy harvesting technology has been presenting prosperous solutions and applications in road pavements. Due to the similarity between road pavements, this paper addresses state-of-the-art technologies for airport pavements and road pavements, aiming to analyze which ones can be developed for application in airport pavements. An analysis is presented not only for the density, efficiency, and energy generation, but also for each energy harvesting technology’s implementation and technology readiness level. The photovoltaic technology, to be incorporated into airport pavements, will allow sustainable energy generation dependent on the airport location. The hydraulic/pneumatic technology, to be incorporated into the airport pavements, will generate electrical energy based on aircraft movement.

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Low power energy harvesting systems: State of the art and future challenges

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews ◽

10.1016/j.rser.2021.111230 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 147 ◽

pp. 111230

Author(s):

Katrina Calautit ◽

Diana S.N.M. Nasir ◽

Ben Richard Hughes

Keyword(s):

Energy Harvesting ◽

Low Power ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Future Challenges ◽

Harvesting Systems

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A State-Of-The-Art Review of Car Suspension-Based Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Systems

Energies ◽

10.3390/en13092336 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 2336 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Doaa Al-Yafeai ◽

Tariq Darabseh ◽

Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

Keyword(s):

Energy Harvesting ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Piezoelectric Materials ◽

Clean Energy ◽

Ambient Vibration ◽

Dissipated Energy ◽

Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting ◽

Piezoelectric Energy ◽

Harvesting Technique ◽

Harvesting Systems

One of the most important techniques for energy harvesting is the clean energy collection from the ambient vibration. Piezoelectric energy harvesting systems became a hot topic in the literature and attracted most researchers. The reason behind this attraction is that piezoelectric materials are a simple structure and provide a higher power density among other mechanisms (electromagnetic and electrostatic). The aim of this manuscript is to succinctly review and present the state of the art of different existing vibrational applications utilizing piezoelectric energy harvesting technique. Meanwhile, the main concentration is harvesting energy from a vehicle suspension system. There is a significant amount of dissipated energy from the suspension dampers that is worthy of being harvested. Different mathematical car models with their experimental setup are presented, discussed, and compared. The piezoelectric material can be mounted in different locations such as suspension springs, dampers, and tires. The technique of implementing the harvester and the amount of power harvested from each location are analyzed. The evaluation of the electrical harvesting circuits and different storage devices for the harvested power are also discussed. The paper will also shed light on the variety of potential applications of the harvested energy.

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A Survey of RF Energy Harvesting Circuits

International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering - Special Issue ◽

10.35940/ijitee.g8944.0510721 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. 99-106

Author(s):

Achille Fumtchum* ◽

Pierre Tsafack ◽

Emmanuel Tanyi ◽

Florin Hutu ◽

Guillaume Villemaud

Keyword(s):

Energy Harvesting ◽

Radio Frequency ◽

Conversion Efficiency ◽

Frequency Band ◽

State Of The Art ◽

The Other ◽

Maximum Efficiency ◽

Rf Energy Harvesting ◽

Radio Frequency Energy ◽

Harvesting Systems

The aim of this work is, on one hand, to review the state of the art of the architectures and diodes used in radio-frequency energy harvesting systems, the idea here is to review the most recent works, as well as their characteristics, which include frequency, type of diode used, topology, maximum efficiency and corresponding power, and on the other hand to carry out simulations to determine the most appropriate case for any further work in the field. After having determined the most common topologies, we used the main known radio-frequency diodes to characterize them in a first step, clearly a process of comparing the results of the simulations of the different topologies is done by initially considering an identical frequency. and afterward determine the effect of frequency band on their conversion efficiency.

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Analysis of magneto rheological elastomers for energy harvesting systems

International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics ◽

10.3233/jae-209350 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 64 (1-4) ◽

pp. 439-446

Author(s):

Gildas Diguet ◽

Gael Sebald ◽

Masami Nakano ◽

Mickaël Lallart ◽

Jean-Yves Cavaillé

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Field ◽

Energy Harvesting ◽

Shear Strain ◽

Magnetic Induction ◽

Magnetic Particles ◽

Homogeneous Magnetic Field ◽

Electrical Signal ◽

Harvesting Systems ◽

Dc Bias ◽

Magneto Rheological

Magneto Rheological Elastomers (MREs) are composite materials based on an elastomer filled by magnetic particles. Anisotropic MRE can be easily manufactured by curing the material under homogeneous magnetic field which creates column of particles. The magnetic and elastic properties are actually coupled making these MREs suitable for energy conversion. From these remarkable properties, an energy harvesting device is considered through the application of a DC bias magnetic induction on two MREs as a metal piece is applying an AC shear strain on them. Such strain therefore changes the permeabilities of the elastomers, hence generating an AC magnetic induction which can be converted into AC electrical signal with the help of a coil. The device is simulated with a Finite Element Method software to examine the effect of the MRE parameters, the DC bias magnetic induction and applied shear strain (amplitude and frequency) on the resulting electrical signal.

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