Energy Harvesting Techniques for Self-Powered Electronics: State-of-the-Art and Challenges

Rajni Verma; Aditya Kumar

Rajni Verma Associate Professor, Department of Applied Science, Chandigarh Engineering college, Jhanjeri, India.,
Aditya Kumar UG Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Abstract

This article examines energy harvesting methodologies, with a specific emphasis on their present applications and the obstacles encountered by scientists and engineers in the development of self-sustaining electronic devices. The article examines a range of energy sources, such as solar, kinetic, thermal, and radio frequency (RF) energy, as well as the technological advancements associated with their conversion mechanisms. In addition, energy availability, conversion efficiency, energy management, scalability, and environmental factors are addressed as current obstacles in the field. The article emphasises the utility of energy harvesting in domains such as remote sensing, wearable technology, and the Internet of Things. Furthermore, it discerns nascent patterns and prospective trajectories, emphasising prospective domains for advancement and investigation that may mould the trajectory of self-powered electronics.

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