The Possibility of a High-Efficiency Wave Power Generation System Using Dielectric Elastomers

Seiki Chiba, Mikio Waki, Changqing Jiang, Makoto Takeshita, Mitsugu Uejima, Kohei Arakawa and Kazuhiro Ohyama
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Seiki Chiba: Chiba Science Institute, Yagumo, Meguro Ward, Tokyo 152-0023, Japan
Mikio Waki: Wits Inc., Oshiage, Sakura, Tochigi 329-1334, Japan
Changqing Jiang: Institute of Ship Technology, Ocean Engineering and Transport Systems, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
Makoto Takeshita: Zeon Corporation, Shin Marunouchi Bldg, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo 100-8246, Japan
Mitsugu Uejima: Zeon Corporation, Shin Marunouchi Bldg, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo 100-8246, Japan
Kohei Arakawa: Zeon Corporation, Shin Marunouchi Bldg, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo 100-8246, Japan
Kazuhiro Ohyama: Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Wajirohigashi, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka 811-0295, Japan

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 12, 1-17

Abstract: Power generation using dielectric elastomer (DE) artificial muscle is attracting attention because of its light weight, low cost, and high-efficiency. Since this method is a system that produces electricity without emitting carbon dioxide nor using rare earths, it would contribute to the goal of environmental sustainability. In this paper, the background of DEs, the associated high efficiency wave energy generation (WEG) systems that we developed using DEs, as well as the latest development of its material are summarized. By covering both the challenges and achievements, this paper discusses the opportunities to build the foundation of an energy recycling society through the usage of these WEGs. To make these possibilities commercially successful, the advantages of DEs need to be integrated with traditional technologies. To achieve this, the method of using DEs alone and a system used in combination with an oscillating water column were also considered. Finally, the current status and future of DE generators (DEGs) are discussed.

Keywords: dielectric elastomer; generation; carbon dioxide free; rare earths free; high efficiency; CNT; high power; artificial muscle; actuator; large deformation (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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