Energy Harvesting Technologies

Daniel J. Inman

ISBN 10: 1441945520 / ISBN 13: 9781441945525

Published by Springer US, Springer US, 2010

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Energy Harvesting Technologies provides a cohesive overview of the fundamentals and current developments in the field of energy harvesting. In a well-organized structure, this volume discusses basic principles for the design and fabrication of bulk and MEMS based vibration energy systems, theory and design rules required for fabrication of efficient electronics, in addition to recent findings in thermoelectric energy harvesting systems. Combining leading research from both academia and industry onto a single platform, Energy Harvesting Technologies serves as an important reference for researchers and engineers involved with power sources, sensor networks and smart materials.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Energy Harvesting Technologies
• Publisher: Springer US, Springer US
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1441945520
• ISBN 13: 9781441945525
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 29D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 29 millimeters depth
• Weight: 809 grams

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Synopsis

The first book to synthesize the components of energy harvesting

Includes a diverse range of researchers from academics, industry, and national laboratories

Provides discussions of piezoelectric, inductive, thermoelectric, and photovoltaic energy harvesting technologies, by leading authors

Serves as the foundation for building energy harvesting systems

From the Back Cover

Energy Harvesting Technologies provides a cohesive overview of the fundamentals and current developments in the field of energy harvesting. In a well-organized structure, this volume discusses basic principles for the design and fabrication of bulk and micro-scale energy harvesting systems based upon piezoelectric, electromagnetic and thermoelectric technologies. It provides excellent coverage of theory and design rules required for fabrication of efficient electronics and batteries. In addition, it covers the prominent applications for energy harvesting devices illustrating the state-of-the-art prototypes.

Combining leading researchers from both academia and industry onto a single platform, Energy Harvesting Technologies serves as an important reference for researchers, engineers, and students involved with power sources, sensor networks and smart materials.