Advancing Reverse Electrowetting-on-Dielectric from Planar to Rough Surface Electrodes for High Power Density Energy Harvesting.

ABSTRACT: Reverse electrowetting-on-dielectric (REWOD)-based energy harvesting has been studied over the last decade as a novel technique of harvesting energy by actuating liquid droplet(s) utilizing applied mechanical modulation. Much prior research in REWOD has relied on planar electrodes, which by its geometry possess a limited surface area. In addition, most of the prior REWOD works have applied a high bias voltage to enhance the output power that compromises the concept of self-powering wearable motion sensors in human health monitoring applications. In order to enhance the REWOD power density resulting from an increased electrode-electrolyte interfacial area, high surface area electrodes are required. Herein, electrical and multiphysics-based modeling approaches of REWOD energy harvester using

SUBMITTER: Adhikari PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9285574 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature