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AMBIENT ENERGY [1 record]

Record 1 2018-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy (Physics)
  • Energy Transformation
CONT

Energy resources that allow for [energy harvesting] applications include electromagnetic radiation, solar and thermal energy, and mechanical energy ... The ambient energy stored in such resources undergoes a "transduction" process using photovoltaic, thermoelectric, piezoelectric or electrodynamic processes, allowing the energy to be turned into moving electrons and consumed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Énergie (Physique)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
CONT

La technologie de récupération d'énergie correspond au processus de conversion de l'énergie ambiante en énergie électrique utile à travers l'utilisation d'un matériau ou d'un transducteur spécifique. Cette énergie ambiante est présente généralement dans l'environnement du dispositif électronique autonome.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Energía (Física)
  • Transformación de la energía
CONT

El transductor de energía convierte la energía ambiente en energía eléctrica, que se almacena en la memoria intermedia de energía (una batería recargable o un condensador de alto rendimiento) para la alimentación de la unidad de aplicación.

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