Priya S., Inman D.J. (eds.) Energy Harvesting Technologies

Springer Science+Business Media, LLC., 2009. XX, 517 p. — ISBN: 978-0-387-76463-4, e-ISBN: 978-0-387-76464-1, DOI 10.1007/978-0-387-76464-1 — (Energy Harvesting Technologies).The first book to synthesize the components of energy harvestingIncludes contributions from a diverse range of researchers from academia, industry, and national laboratoriesProvides discussions of piezoelectric, inductive, thermoelectric, and photovoltaic energy harvesting technologies, by leading authorsServes as a foundation for building energy harvesting systems
Energy Harvesting Technologies provides a cohesive overview of the fundamentals and current developments in the field of energy harvesting. In a well-organized structure, this volume discusses basic principles for the design and fabrication of bulk and micro-scale energy harvesting systems based upon piezoelectric, electromagnetic and thermoelectric technologies. It provides excellent coverage of theory and design rules required for fabrication of efficient electronics and batteries. In addition, it covers the prominent applications for energy harvesting devices illustrating the state-of-the-art prototypes.
Combining leading researchers from both academia and industry onto a single platform, Energy Harvesting Technologies serves as an important reference for researchers, engineers, and students involved with power sources, sensor networks and smart materials.Content Level » Professional/practitionerKeywords » BioMEMS - electromagnetic energy harvesting - microbatteries - piezoelectric energy harvesting - vibration energy harvesting - wireless sensor nodes
Related subjects » Circuits & Systems - Electrochemistry - Energy Technology - Mechanics -Systems, Storage and HarvestingPiezoelectric and Electromagnetic Energy Harvesting: Principles of Vibration Energy HarvestingMechanics Models for Energy Harvesting
Performance Evaluation of Vibration-Based Piezoelectric Energy Scavengers
Piezo-fiber Composites for Electrical Power Harvesting. Piezoelectric Equivalent Circuit Models. Electromagnetic Energy Harvesting
Piezoelectric MEMS Based Energy HarvestingEnergy Harvesting Circuits and Architectures: Optimization of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Systems for Sensing ApplicationNonlinear Approach to Optimize the Power Flow of Vibration-Based Piezoelectric Energy-Harvesting Device.
Power Source for Wireless Sensor Node.
Integrated Circuit Designs for Energy Harvesting SystemsThermoelectrics: Thermoelectric Power Generation from Harvesting Heat
Micro Thermoelectric GeneratorMicrobatteries: Rechargeable Thin Film BatteriesMaterial Systems for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and StorageSelected Applications of Energy Harvesting Systems: Implantable Piezoelectric Generator SystemsPiezoelectric Energy Harvesting for BioMEMS Application
Energy from Backpacks. Energy Harvesting for RFID Tags
Structural Health Monitoring
Appendix: Standards on Vibration Energy Harvesting