(Nanowerk News) Researchers have developed a new technique for powering nanometer-scale devices without the need for bulky energy sources such as batteries. By converting mechanical energy from body ...

A new type of power cell can convert mechanical energy—from walking, for example—to chemical energy and store the power until it is released as electrical current. The power cell generates enough ...

According to a study published in Advanced Materials, University of Washington (UW) researchers have developed a flexible, durable electronic prototype that can harvest energy from body heat and ...

Nanogenerators represent a revolutionary advancement in renewable energy technology, enabling the harvesting of previously untapped energy within our living environment. As global efforts to replace ...

This silicon-based device developed at Sandia National Laboratories converts waste heat into electrical power. The rectenna, short for rectifying antenna, is made of common aluminum, silicon and ...