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Dielectric Elastomer Generators (DEGs): Recent Advances in Materials, Electronic Circuits, and Prototype Developments
Krishna Veer Singh Gurjar,
Anup Sankar Sadangi,
Ajeet Kumar,
Dilshad Ahmad,
Karali Patra,
Ieuan Collins,
Mokarram Hossain 
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Rafic M. Ajaj,
Yahya Zweiri
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Rafic M. Ajaj,
Yahya Zweiri
Swansea University Authors:
Ieuan Collins, Mokarram Hossain
Abstract
The ongoing climate crisis requires innovative methods to maximize renewable and sustainable energy resources. There have been advancements in harvesting energy from ambient motions such as wind, ocean waves, and human movements. Dielectric elastomer generators (DEGs) are a promising option for ener...
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The ongoing climate crisis requires innovative methods to maximize renewable and sustainable energy resources. There have been advancements in harvesting energy from ambient motions such as wind, ocean waves, and human movements. Dielectric elastomer generators (DEGs) are a promising option for energy harvesting due to their high energy density and compatibility with low-frequency oscillations. This review provides an in-depth overview of DEGs, including electroactive materials, electromechanical characterization, electronics for harvesting, interfacing circuits, prototypes, and challenges. DEGs have the potential to play a significant role in decarbonizing energy for both small and large-scale applications using ambient energy sources. |
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This study is also supported by EPSRC through the Supergen ORE Hub (EP/S000747/1), which has been awarded funding for the Flexible Fund project Submerged bi-axial fatigue analysis for flexible membrane Wave Energy Converters (FF2021-1036). This work is also funded by Sanad Aerotech and supported by the Advanced Research and Innovation Center (ARIC), which is jointly funded by Aerospace Holding Company LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company PJSC and Khalifa University for Science and Technology. |