Pyroelectric materials and devices for energy harvesting applications
Pyroelectric materials and devices for energy harvesting applications
This review covers energy harvesting technologies associated with pyroelectric materials and systems. Such materials have the potential to generate electrical power from thermal fluctuations and is a less well explored form of thermal energy harvesting than thermoelectric systems. The pyroelectric effect and potential thermal and electric field cycles for energy harvesting are explored. Materials of interest are discussed and pyroelectric architectures and systems that can be employed to improve device performance, such as frequency and power level, are described. In addition to the solid materials employed, the appropriate pyroelectric harvesting circuits to condition and store the electrical power are discussed.
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Bowen, C.R.
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Taylor, J.
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Leboulbar, E.
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Zabek, D.
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Chauhan, A.
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Vaish, R.
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18 August 2014
Bowen, C.R.
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Taylor, J.
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Leboulbar, E.
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Zabek, D.
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Chauhan, A.
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Vaish, R.
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Bowen, C.R., Taylor, J., Leboulbar, E., Zabek, D., Chauhan, A. and Vaish, R.
(2014)
Pyroelectric materials and devices for energy harvesting applications.
Energy and Environmental Science, 7, .
(doi:10.1039/c4ee01759e).
Abstract
This review covers energy harvesting technologies associated with pyroelectric materials and systems. Such materials have the potential to generate electrical power from thermal fluctuations and is a less well explored form of thermal energy harvesting than thermoelectric systems. The pyroelectric effect and potential thermal and electric field cycles for energy harvesting are explored. Materials of interest are discussed and pyroelectric architectures and systems that can be employed to improve device performance, such as frequency and power level, are described. In addition to the solid materials employed, the appropriate pyroelectric harvesting circuits to condition and store the electrical power are discussed.
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Published date: 18 August 2014
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