A Review on Kinetic Energy Harvesting with Focus on 3D Printed Electromagnetic Vibration Harvesters

Philipp Gawron, Thomas M. Wendt, Lukas Stiglmeier, Nikolai Hangst and Urban B. Himmelsbach
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Philipp Gawron: Department of Business and Industrial Engineering, Offenburg University of Applied Sciences, Klosterstraße 18, 77723 Gengenbach, Germany
Thomas M. Wendt: Department of Business and Industrial Engineering, Offenburg University of Applied Sciences, Klosterstraße 18, 77723 Gengenbach, Germany
Lukas Stiglmeier: Department of Business and Industrial Engineering, Offenburg University of Applied Sciences, Klosterstraße 18, 77723 Gengenbach, Germany
Nikolai Hangst: Department of Business and Industrial Engineering, Offenburg University of Applied Sciences, Klosterstraße 18, 77723 Gengenbach, Germany
Urban B. Himmelsbach: Department of Business and Industrial Engineering, Offenburg University of Applied Sciences, Klosterstraße 18, 77723 Gengenbach, Germany

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 21, 1-24

Abstract: The increasing amount of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and wearables require a reliable energy source. Energy harvesting can power these devices without changing batteries. Three-dimensional printing allows us to manufacture tailored harvesting devices in an easy and fast way. This paper presents the development of hybrid and non-hybrid 3D printed electromagnetic vibration energy harvesters. Various harvesting approaches, their utilised geometry, functional principle, power output and the applied printing processes are shown. The gathered harvesters are analysed, challenges examined and research gaps in the field identified. The advantages and challenges of 3D printing harvesters are discussed. Reported applications and strategies to improve the performance of printed harvesting devices are presented.

Keywords: energy harvesting; 3D printed; vibration harvester; electromagnetic; hybrid (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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