Harnessing Energy for Wearables: A Review of Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting Technologies

Harnessing Energy for Wearables: A Review of Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting Technologies

Wireless energy harvesting enables the conversion of ambient energy into electrical power for small wireless electronic devices. This technology offers numerous advantages, including availability, ease of implementation, wireless functionality, and cost-effectiveness. Radio frequency energy harvesti...

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Main Authors:	Ezekiel Darlington Nwalike, Khalifa Aliyu Ibrahim, Fergus Crawley, Qing Qin, Patrick Luk, Zhenhua Luo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:	Energies
Subjects:	radio frequency energy harvesting wearable device power efficiency antenna power management
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/15/5711

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