Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
A Multi-source Energy Harvester Device and a Method thereof
Technology Category/Market
Category – Energy Harvesting System, Renewable energy.
Applications – Renewable energy, Remote sensing, Environmental Monitoring, IOT.
Industry – Renewable energy, Power generation
Market – The Global Energy Harvesting System Market registered USD 516.2 Million in 2022 and anticipates to register USD 839.8 Million by the end of 2030. The expected CAGR for the Energy Harvesting System Industry is 7.2%.
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Problem Statement
- Existing energy harvesting devices are limited in their ability to capture energy from multiple sources using a single device, hindering the advancement of efficient energy harvesting technology.
- There is a need for a versatile and reliable multi-source energy harvester that can efficiently harness electrical energy from various sources in a single device, addressing the limitations of current energy harvesting solutions.
Technology
- Multi-source energy harvester technology for capturing electrical energy from multiple sources with a single device.
- Utilizes a perovskite layer as a versatile material that functions as a solar cell, piezoelectric generator, and pyroelectric device, enabling simultaneous energy harvesting from light, mechanical vibrations, and thermal fluctuations.
- Incorporates Carbon Nano Tubes (CNT) to enhance charge transport and reduce losses between layers, optimizing energy conversion.
- Employs pre-patterned sputtered electrodes to improve charge collection efficiency based on surface area, increasing overall device performance.
- Offers a lightweight, flexible, and transparent energy harvesting solution with potential applications in wearable electronics and wireless sensor networks.
Key Features/Value Proposition
Technical Perspective:
- This invention combines perovskite materials, Carbon Nano Tubes, and patterned electrodes to create a highly efficient multi-source energy harvester, expanding possibilities for sustainable energy generation.
User Perspective:
- Users benefit from a lightweight and flexible device capable of harvesting energy from multiple sources, making it ideal for powering wearable electronics and enhancing the sustainability of wireless sensor networks.
Questions about this Technology?
Contact for Licensing
Research Lab
Prof. Shaikh Faruque Ali
Department of Applied Mechanics
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF Ref. 2463
- IN 534159 (PATENT GRANTED)
Technology Readiness Level
TRL- 3/4
Proof of concept is ready and validated in lab.