Power generation modeling for a wearable thermoelectric energy harvester with practical limitations

Pietrzyk, Kyle; Soares, Joseph A.; Ohara, Brandon; Lee, Hohyun

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.08.186

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“…Regarding the passive approach, human body is used as the energy supplier. In general, the energy sources of human body include kinetic energy [6-a wearable TEG with high conversion efficiency (~1%) depends on several critical factors, including the thermoelectric (TE) materials [40], the geometry of the TE legs [39,[41][42], the structure of heatsinks [43][44][45], the metabolic rate of wearers (e.g. resting, walking or running state) [46], the mounting position of the TEGs (e.g.…”

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A comprehensive review on the output voltage/power of wearable thermoelectric generators concerning their geometry and thermoelectric materials

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A comprehensive review on the output voltage/power of wearable thermoelectric generators concerning their geometry and thermoelectric materials

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“…One limitation of thermoelectric energy harvesting is that the amount of energy generated is relatively insignificant compared to other energy harvesting systems [66,118,119]. This makes thermoelectric energy harvesting better suited for low-power applications, such as powering sensors or other low-power electronics in electric vehicles.…”

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A Review on Composite Materials for Energy Harvesting in Electric Vehicles

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The field of energy harvesting is expanding to power various devices, including electric vehicles, with energy derived from their surrounding environments. The unique mechanical and electrical qualities of composite materials make them ideal for energy harvesting applications, and they have shown tremendous promise in this area. Yet additional studies are needed to fully grasp the promise of composite materials for energy harvesting in electric vehicles. This article reviews composite materials used for energy harvesting in electric vehicles, discussing mechanical characteristics, electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and cost-effectiveness. As a bonus, it delves into using composites in piezoelectric, electromagnetic, and thermoelectric energy harvesters. The high strength-to-weight ratio provided by composite materials is a major benefit for energy harvesting. Especially important in electric vehicles, where saving weight means saving money at the pump and driving farther between charges, this quality is a boon to the field. Many composite materials and their possible uses in energy harvesting systems are discussed in the article. These composites include polymer-based composites, metal-based composites, bio-waste-based hybrid composites and cement-based composites. In addition to describing the promising applications of composite materials for energy harvesting in electric vehicles, the article delves into the obstacles that must be overcome before the technology can reach its full potential. Energy harvesting devices could be more effective and reliable if composite materials were cheaper and less prone to damage. Further study is also required to determine the durability and dependability of composite materials for use in energy harvesting. However, composite materials show promise for energy harvesting in E.V.s. Further study and development are required before their full potential can be realized. This article discusses the significant challenges and potential for future research and development in composite materials for energy harvesting in electric vehicles. It thoroughly evaluates the latest advances and trends in this field.

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“…In recent years, various working mechanisms and wearable device designs have sprung up to harvest these types of energy, − including triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), − piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs), − thermoelectric generators (TEGs), − biofuel cells (BFCs), − solar cells (SCs), − and hybrid generators (HGs). − However, these electricity generators exhibit certain deficiencies for driving on-body electronics. Thick and bulky structu...…”

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Smart Textiles for Electricity Generation

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Textiles have been concomitant of human civilization for thousands of years. With the advances in chemistry and materials, integrating textiles with energy harvesters will provide a sustainable, environmentally friendly, pervasive, and wearable energy solution for distributed on-body electronics in the era of Internet of Things. This article comprehensively and thoughtfully reviews research activities regarding the utilization of smart textiles for harvesting energy from renewable energy sources on the human body and its surroundings. Specifically, we start with a brief introduction to contextualize the significance of smart textiles in light of the emerging energy crisis, environmental pollution, and public health. Next, we systematically review smart textiles according to their abilities to harvest biomechanical energy, body heat energy, biochemical energy, solar energy as well as hybrid forms of energy. Finally, we provide a critical analysis of smart textiles and insights into remaining challenges and future directions. With worldwide efforts, innovations in chemistry and materials elaborated in this review will push forward the frontiers of smart textiles, which will soon revolutionize our lives in the era of Internet of Things.

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Power generation modeling for a wearable thermoelectric energy harvester with practical limitations

Cited by 50 publications

References 15 publications

A comprehensive review on the output voltage/power of wearable thermoelectric generators concerning their geometry and thermoelectric materials

A comprehensive review on the output voltage/power of wearable thermoelectric generators concerning their geometry and thermoelectric materials

A Review on Composite Materials for Energy Harvesting in Electric Vehicles

Smart Textiles for Electricity Generation

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