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@article{Haimov:2021:10.1038/s41467-021-23891-6,
author = {Haimov, E and Chapman, A and Bresme, F and Holmes, A and Reddyhoff, T and Urbakh, M and Kornyshev, A},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-021-23891-6},
journal = {Nature Communications},
pages = {3678--3678},
title = {Theoretical demonstration of a capacitive rotor for generation of alternating current from mechanical motion},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-23891-6},
volume = {12},
year = {2021}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - Innovative concepts and materials are enabling energy harvesters for slower motion, particularly for personal wearables or portable small-scale applications, hence contributing to a future sustainable economy. Here we propose a principle for a capacitive rotor device and analyze its operation. This device is based on a rotor containing many capacitors in parallel. The rotation of the rotor causes periodic capacitance changes and, when connected to a reservoir-of-charge capacitor, induces alternating current. The properties of this device depend on the lubricating liquid situated between the capacitor’s electrodes, be it a highly polar liquid, organic electrolyte, or ionic liquid – we consider all these scenarios. An advantage of the capacitive rotor is its scalability. Such a lightweight device, weighing tens of grams, can be implemented in a shoe sole, generating a significant power output of the order of Watts. Scaled up, such systems can be used in portable wind or water turbines.
AU - Haimov,E
AU - Chapman,A
AU - Bresme,F
AU - Holmes,A
AU - Reddyhoff,T
AU - Urbakh,M
AU - Kornyshev,A
DO - 10.1038/s41467-021-23891-6
EP - 3678
PY - 2021///
SN - 2041-1723
SP - 3678
TI - Theoretical demonstration of a capacitive rotor for generation of alternating current from mechanical motion
T2 - Nature Communications
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-23891-6
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/89927
VL - 12
ER -