Self‐powered systems: a review of energy sources
- 1 June 2001
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in Sensor Review
- Vol. 21 (2) , 91-98
- https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280110388252
Abstract
A range of self‐power technologies is reviewed. Self‐powered systems are defined as those that operate by harnessing ambient energy present within the environment of the system. As MEMS and smart‐material technologies mature, embedded and remote systems become more attractive. Self‐power offers a potential for solving the difficult problem of supplying energy to these devices.Keywords
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