(Wiley - IEEE) 1st Edition
by C. T. Pan (Author), Y. M. Hwang (Author), Liwei Lin (Author), Ying-Chung Chen (Author)
Presents the latest methods for designing and fabricating self-powered micro-generators and energy harvester systems
Design and Fabrication of Self-Powered Micro-Harvesters
introduces the latest trends of self-powered generators and energy
harvester systems, including the design, analysis and fabrication of
micro power systems. Presented in four distinct parts, the authors
explore the design and fabrication of: vibration-induced electromagnetic
micro-generators; rotary electromagnetic micro-generators; flexible
piezo-micro-generator with various widths; and PVDF
electrospunpiezo-energy with interdigital electrode.
Focusing on
the latest developments of self-powered microgenerators such as micro
rotary with LTCC and filament winding method, flexible substrate, and
piezo fiber-typed microgenerator with sound organization, the
fabrication processes involved in MEMS and nanotechnology are introduced
chapter by chapter. In addition, analytical solutions are developed for
each generator to help the reader to understand the fundamentals of
physical phenomena. Fully illustrated throughout and of a high technical
specification, it is written in an accessible style to provide an
essential reference for industry and academic researchers.
- Comprehensive
treatment of the newer harvesting devices including vibration-induced
and rotary electromagnetic microgenerators, polyvinylidene fluoride
(PVDF) nanoscale/microscale fiber, and piezo-micro-generators
- Presents
innovative technologies including LTCC (low temperature co-fire
ceramic) processes, and PCB (printed circuit board) processes
- Offers
interdisciplinary interest in MEMS/NEMS technologies, green energy
applications, bio-related sensors, actuators and generators
- Presented
in a readable style describing the fundamentals, applications and
explanations of micro-harvesters, with full illustration
