Energy harvesting

23 Mar 23

Energy-harvesting materials needed to power future IoT networks, experts say

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

A group of over 100 scientists, led by Professor Vincenzo Pecunia of Simon Fraser University in Canada, have worked together to analyse various types of energy-harvesting techniques and recommend the best strategy to convert waste energy into clean power. The resulting paper outlines future research avenues that could allow society to…

15 Mar 23

Artificial Leaf Draws Power From Wind and Raindrops

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore.When it comes to harvesting energy from water or wind, the first thought that comes to mind is likely a massive hydro dam or wind farm. But think smaller. Researchers in Italy have developed an…

05 Jan 23

Scientists use human touch to power electronics

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

Using the human body as an antenna, the team of researchers has developed a low-cost, innovative way to harvest waste energy from Visible Light Communication (VLC), a wireless version of fibre optics that uses flashes of light to transmit information. This waste energy collected can then be recycled to power…