| Title | An integrated, self-priming dielectric elastomer generator |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | McKay, T., O'Brien B., Calius E.P., and Anderson I. |
| Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Date Published | 2010 |
| ISSN | 00036951 (ISSN) |
| Keywords | Dielectric elastomers, Electricity generators, Electrostatic generators, Energy density, High energy densities, High energy physics, High flexibility, Plastics, Power generators, Rubber, Self-priming, System levels, Variable capacitor |
| Abstract | Dielectric elastomer generators are a form of variable capacitor electricity generator with a high energy density and high flexibility. Currently, dielectric elastomer generators require external circuitry which makes the system bulkier and less flexible. In this paper we present a system that minimizes the external circuitry to six diodes so that high energy density and flexibility is maintained at the system level. An energy density of 12.6 mJ/g was experimentally demonstrated, comparing favorably with similarly sized electromagnetic and electrostatic power generators. © 2010 American Institute of Physics. |
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| DOI | 10.1063/1.3478468 |
