Dielectric Elastomer Generator for Electromechanical Energy Conversion: A Mini Review

Kui Di, Kunwei Bao, Haojie Chen, Xinjun Xie, Jianbo Tan, Yixing Shao, Yongxiang Li, Wenjun Xia, Zisheng Xu and Shiju E
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Kui Di: College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
Kunwei Bao: College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
Haojie Chen: College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
Xinjun Xie: College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
Jianbo Tan: College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
Yixing Shao: College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
Yongxiang Li: College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
Wenjun Xia: College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
Zisheng Xu: College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
Shiju E: College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 17, 1-17

Abstract: The dielectric elastomer generator (DEG) has attracted attention in converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, due to its high energy density, fast response, and light weight, which together make DEG a promising technology for electromechanical conversion. In this article, recent research papers on DEG are reviewed. First, we present the working principles, parameters, materials, and deformation modes of DEG. Then, we introduce DEG prototypes in the field of collecting mechanical energy, including small-scale applications for wind energy and human motion energy, and large-scale applications for wave energy. At the end of the review, we discuss the challenges and perspectives of DEG. We believe that DEG will play an important role in mechanical energy harvesting in the future.

Keywords: dielectric elastomer generator; wind energy; wearable; wave energy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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