Energy harvesting: Wringing more energy out of everyday motions
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Randomness and chaos in nature, as it turns out, can be a good thing -- especially when trying to harvest energy from the movements of everyday activities. Engineers believe they have come up with the theoretical underpinning that could lead to the development of energy harvesting devices that are not only more versatile than those in use today, but should be able to wring out more electricity from the motions of life.