A two-stator MEMS power generator for cardiac pacemakers

Development and Optimization of Microscale Energy Harvesting Devices

“…The miniaturisation of electronic circuits has been one of the most notable technological developments of the past century. As a result of this development, memory density, processing speed, and power consumption have all continued to rise, with power density making the least progress [7]. It is hardly unexpected that significant attempts are being made to close this power density gap given the expanding popularity and affordability of portable electronic gadgets.…”

“…Typically, the major power source for these devices is a combination of rechargeable batteries and power conditioning circuits. These systems guarantee effective power management and supply, allowing portable electronic devices to operate consistently and for a longer period of time.Due to several parameters including pressure, size and shape restrictions, complete submersion in a microfluidic system, and adaptation to various settings, the use of micro turbines is restricted in applications that require specific characteristics, such as steady speed [7,17]. As the fluid jet is created by the nozzle before reaching the blades, traditional impulse turbines like Pelton and Banki turbines [18][19][20][21] have set orientations and positions and do not rely on pressure in the vicinity of the rotor chamber.…”

Voices of Impact from the Public (VIP): An Ethical Perspective

“…Another fact to take into consideration is that the battery contains materials toxic to the human body. [34][35][36] These problems are why our research efforts are towards developing an alternative or possible compliment to batteries in surgically implantable electrical devices. The research is towards a surgically implantable electric generator.…”