MEDL Multiscale Energy Device Laboratory
Research topics
- Nano-/Micro-structured surface
- Engineering design based high output energy harvester
- Liquid based long lifespan energy harvester
- Self-powered sensor
- Energy loss recovery system
- Electrical Stimulation for cell vitalization
Energy loss recovery system
1. Energy Loss Return Gate (ELRG)
Our group investigates an energy-loss return gate (ELRG) that reduces energy loss from electric/electronic systems by utilizing the polarization of liquid dielectrics. Our study indicates the potential for enhancing energy-harvesting technologies for electric/electronics systems, while increasing the widespread development of these systems.
2. Versatile energy loss conversion (VELC) system
Our group first introduced the Versatile Energy-Loss Conversion (VELC), which recovers waste AC energy occurring in electrical systems and daily life. VELC can easily recover the waste AC energy from electronic equipment, electric power systems, and even repetitive mechanical movements, such as human body motion, by utilizing a transfer medium of energy loss. Furthermore, the results of the demonstration of VELC in electrical systems and daily life indicate the possibility of this scientific research to improve the quality of life in human civilization at large.
