Theoretical demonstration of a capacitive rotor for generation of alternating current from mechanical motion.

ABSTRACT: 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 d

SUBMITTER: Haimov E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8209174 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature