...) that can be adjusted between vibration reduction and energy-harvesting functions using the sky-hook stiffness. Design/methodology/approach This study investigates the effects of magnet spacing on magnetic force and nonlinear magnetic stiffness within the system. Both simulation and experimental methods...

... sectors. Wearable gas sensors, energy harvesting and self-powered gas sensors are then discussed. The role of gas sensors in mobile phones is then considered, together with details of new developments in sensors for carbon-dioxide, particulates and formaldehyde. Finally, brief conclusions are drawn...

...Ricardo Garcia; Philippe Combette; Youri Poulin; Alain Foucaran; Jean Podlecki; Saniya Ben Hassen; Marie Angele Grilli; Olivier Hess; François Briant Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report the study of vibration energy harvesting from a data center (DC) mainframe computer to power nodes...

...Robert Bogue Purpose – This paper aims to provide details of recent energy harvesting developments. Design/methodology/approach – Following an introduction, this paper first considers mechanical and biomechanical energy harvesting developments. It then discusses hybrid harvesting...

... The paper draws on in‐depth interviews with exhibitors of sensors of all types at these recent shows. Findings Sensor suppliers have been busy applying wireless and energy harvesting technology to their devices. Vision suppliers continue to expand the capabilities of the video eye with 3D and other...

... at: robbogue@aol.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Sensors Solar power Energy management Solar cell Photovoltaics Energy harvesting Wireless sensor network One of the most mature energy harvesting technologies in photovoltaics (PV), in which the energy from the sun or other...