Energy harvesting technologies in roadway and bridge for different applications – A comprehensive review

Wang, Hao; Jasim, Abbas F.; Chen, Xiaodan

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.12.125

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“…In fact, the road energy harvesting technology is still a novel field in transportation research. A realistic completion of a life cycle cost analysis of the technology would require an example of its implementation at the society level [7]. At the present stage, there is no documented example of such large-scale implementation, and this is a sign that further feasibility research is needed.…”

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“…At the state-of-the-art level, there are three major categories of road vibration harvesters, including the piezoelectric, electromagnetic, and electrostatic sensors [6][7][8][9][10]. However, the available literature on piezoelectric energy clearly outbalances the other two categories [4][5][6], which indicates the promising potential of the piezoelectric technology in the road energy harvesting systems.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Aligning with this tendency in road energy harvesting research, this paper focused on the piezoelectric technology [15]. Precisely, the piezoelectric technology has been addressed for its reported high performance and high cost-effectiveness [7]. Thus, the outcomes of the study are expected to sustain initiatives for a large-scale implementation of the technology.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The piezoelectric sensors are devices that are placed within a pavement layer to collect the mechanical stresses and strains caused by vehicle movements and convert them into electrical energy [6][7][8][9][10]. Hence, the energy output from the piezoelectric sensors is generated from vehicle weight, motion, and vibrations.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Actually, the piezoelectric device captures the ambient mechanical vibrations from which useful electrical energy capable to power other devices is generated [10]. The most frequently used piezoelectric materials include crystalline materials, piezoceramics, and polymers [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]. However, piezoceramics have had much research attention because of their comparatively high performance characteristics.…”

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Road energy harvesting is an ingenious horizon for clean and renewable energy production. The concept is very compatible with current traffic trends and the ongoing depletion of natural resources. Yet, the idea of harvesting roadway energy is still in its genesis, and only a few real-time implementation projects have been reported in the literature. This review article summarizes the current state of the art in road energy harvesting technology, with a focus on piezoelectric systems, including an analysis of the impact of the technology from social and environmental standpoints. Based on an extensive desktop review study, this article provides a comprehensive insight into roadway energy harvesting technologies. Specifically, the article discusses the societal and environmental benefits of road energy harvesting technologies, as well as the challenges. The study outlined the meaningful benefits that positively align with the concept of sustainability. Overall, the literature findings indicate that the expansion of the roadway energy harvesting technology to a large practical scale is feasible, but such an undertaking should be wisely weighed from broader perspectives. Ultimately, the article provides a positive outlook of the potential contributions of road energy harvesting technologies to the ongoing energy and environmental challenges of human society.

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Advances in MEMS and Microfluidics‐Based Energy Harvesting Technologies

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harvesters that can replace conventional energy sources. [1] Microelectronic devices use small rechargeable or nonrechargeable batteries as their primary source of power. However, these batteries have a limited and uncertain lifetime, have difficulty replacing, and hence maintenance intensive. Energy harvesting devices are becoming an increasingly viable solution and may one day replace conventional batteries in low power applications. [2] Microfluidics analysis is one of the important research fields in MEMS, exhibiting broad market prospects due to characteristics, e.g., flexibility and the ability of rapid thermal transport. [3] Microfluidic devices are remarkably flexible and can be stretched in shape and size, allowing them to convert the deformation of the material into electricity. [4] It makes them capable of integrating the MEMS-based energy harvesters in self-powered sensors [5] located in various environments, such as the human body. [6] Also, microfluidics technology can be used for increasing the performance efficiency of energy harvesters by using as a heat exchanger [7] or embedding in the housing system. [8] Also, MEMS technology, which allows microscale structures to be fabricated inside energy harvesting devices, has enormously improved harvesting methods. It is a microstructure that ensures physical interactions happen in a tiny space so that the size of the harvester can be minimized and energy density can be improved.

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Sustainable Electric Vehicle Batteries for a Sustainable World: Perspectives on Battery Cathodes, Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Life Cycle, and Policy

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2022

Advanced Energy Materials

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Li‐ion batteries (LIBs) can reduce carbon emissions by powering electric vehicles (EVs) and promoting renewable energy development with grid‐scale energy storage. However, LIB production and electricity generation still heavily rely on fossil fuels at present, resulting in major environmental concerns. Are LIBs as environmentally friendly and sustainable as expected at the current stage? In the past 5 years, a skyrocketing growth of the EV market has been witnessed. LIBs have garnered huge attention from academia, industry, government, non‐governmental organizations, investors, and the general public. Tremendous volumes of LIBs are already implemented in EVs today, with a continuing, exponential growth expected for the years to come. When LIBs reach their end‐of‐life in the next decades, what technologies can be in place to enable second‐life or recycling of batteries? Herein, life cycle assessment studies are examined to evaluate the environmental impact of LIBs, and EVs are compared with internal combustion engine vehicles regarding environmental sustainability. To provide a holistic view of the LIB development, this Perspective provides insights into materials development, manufacturing, recycling, legislation and policy, and beyond. Last but not least, the future development of LIBs and charging infrastructures in light of emerging technologies are envisioned.

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Energy harvesting technologies in roadway and bridge for different applications – A comprehensive review

Cited by 359 publications

References 76 publications

Prospective of Societal and Environmental Benefits of Piezoelectric Technology in Road Energy Harvesting

Prospective of Societal and Environmental Benefits of Piezoelectric Technology in Road Energy Harvesting

Advances in MEMS and Microfluidics‐Based Energy Harvesting Technologies

Sustainable Electric Vehicle Batteries for a Sustainable World: Perspectives on Battery Cathodes, Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Life Cycle, and Policy

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