Electromagnetic Linear Vibration Energy Harvester Using Sliding Permanent Magnet Array and Ferrofluid as a Lubricant

We present an electromagnetic linear vibration energy harvester with an array of rectangular permanent magnets as a springless proof mass. Instead of supporting the magnet assembly with spring element, ferrofluid has been used as a lubricating material. When external vibration is applied laterally t...

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Published in:	Micromachines
Main Authors:	Song Hee Chae, Suna Ju, Yunhee Choi, Ye-Eun Chi, Chang-Hyeon Ji
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Subjects:	energy harvester ferrofluid electromagnetic generator low frequency vibration
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/8/10/288