Mechanical motion rectification-based electromagnetic vibration energy harvesting technology: A review

L Qi, J Song, Y Wang, M Yi, Z Zhang, J Yan - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, the research on mechanical motion rectification-based electromagnetic
vibration energy harvesting (MMR-based EMVEH) is reviewed comprehensively. Firstly, the …

Design and application of piezoelectric and electromagnetic energy harvesters for mechanical energy harvesting in the human-body: A review

YH Zhang, A Lee, CH Lee - Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2024 - Elsevier
The popularity of smart electronic products has facilitated their incorporation into various
fields related to the Human-body, such as portable tools, wearable electronics …

An innovative energy harvesting backpack strategy through a flexible mechanical motion rectifier

K Fan, P Xia, R Li, J Guo, Q Tan, D Wei - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper reports a fundamentally different strategy for realizing high-performance energy
harvesting backpacks to effectively scavenge ultralow-frequency human body motions. The …

A rotational energy harvester with a semi-flexible one-way clutch for capturing low-frequency vibration energy

R Li, K Fan, X Ma, T Wen, Q Liu, X Gao, J Zhu, Y Zhang - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Renewable vibration energy is widely distributed in our living environment, but the low-
frequency and irregular features impede its efficient exploitation and practical applications …

A snap-through vibration-rotation modulation mechanism for high-performance low frequency energy harvester

X Ma, K Fan, X Zhang, S Zhao, H He, C Zhang… - Mechanical Systems and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ambient low frequency (LF) vibrations are ubiquitous but their efficient utilization is still an
open issue. To tackle this problem, this paper reports an ingenious vibration–rotation (VR) …

Multi-purpose triboelectric-electromagnetic hybrid nanogenerator with a mechanical motion-controlled switch for harvesting low-frequency energy

Y Zhang, K Fan, J Zhu, S Wu, S Zhang, T Cheng… - Nano Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The renewable mechanical energy is pervasive but mainly contained in diverse, low-
frequency and irregular motions, making its efficient exploitation highly difficult. Here, a multi …

AI-enhanced backpack with double frequency-up conversion vibration energy converter for motion recognition and extended battery life

A Luo, S Gu, X Guo, W Xu, Y Wang, G Zhong, C Lee… - Nano Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
With growing interest in physical activities, wearable device sales have been increasing
each year due to their help in tracking movement. However, keeping these devices running …

Adaptive energy harvesting approach for smart wearables towards human-induced stochastic oscillations

L Dong, J Li, H Zhang, M Gao, Y Yang… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Harvesting diverse renewable energy sources from humans offers an effective approach to
achieving cleaner production and sustainable development. The integration of self-powered …

Load-suspended power backpack for labor saving and energy harvesting from human walk

Z Yang, Y Yang, J Shen, A Li, X Qu, Z Lai, L Ji, J Chen… - Nano Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Long-distance walk with a heavy load such as hiking and field rescue, often leads to
accumulative fatigue. And continuous energy support for wearable electronics is often …

Archery-inspired catapult mechanism with controllable energy release for efficient ultralow-frequency energy harvesting

Z Wang, K Fan, S Zhao, S Wu, X Zhang, K Zhai, Z Li… - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Ultralow-frequency (< 5 Hz) vibration energy is abundant in the environment, but its
efficient utilization is still highly difficult due to the frequency-mismatch problem encountered …