Evaluation of smart-fabric approach to biomechanical energy harvesting
Thesis: S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2014.
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| author | Denault, Sebastian Ramirez |
| author2 | Sang Gook Kim. |
| author_facet | Sang Gook Kim. Denault, Sebastian Ramirez |
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| description | Thesis: S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2014. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/921782019-04-11T09:18:43Z Evaluation of smart-fabric approach to biomechanical energy harvesting Denault, Sebastian Ramirez Sang Gook Kim. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering. Thesis: S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2014. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Includes bibliographical references (pages 35-37). This thesis evaluates the proposed use of piezoelectric energy harvesting methods as a power source for light-up sneakers. Light-up sneakers currently marketed for purposes of pedestrian visibility and personal fashion are powered by primary or secondary batteries; maintenance requirements could potentially be reduced or eliminated by introducing a renewable power source drawn from the wearer's body. A test was made to determine the possible power levels available from piezoelectric fiber elements mounted on the shoe upper; approximately 10nW of power was developed during walking. In addition to performance in terms of power generated, cost, durability, manufacturability, and user impact also need to be considered before applying this technology. by Sebastian Ramirez Denault. S.B. 2014-12-08T18:54:42Z 2014-12-08T18:54:42Z 2014 2014 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/92178 897205719 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 37 pages application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Mechanical Engineering. Denault, Sebastian Ramirez Evaluation of smart-fabric approach to biomechanical energy harvesting |
| title | Evaluation of smart-fabric approach to biomechanical energy harvesting |
| title_full | Evaluation of smart-fabric approach to biomechanical energy harvesting |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of smart-fabric approach to biomechanical energy harvesting |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of smart-fabric approach to biomechanical energy harvesting |
| title_short | Evaluation of smart-fabric approach to biomechanical energy harvesting |
| title_sort | evaluation of smart fabric approach to biomechanical energy harvesting |
| topic | Mechanical Engineering. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/92178 |
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