Spice Modeling of a Transistor-Like Droplet-Based Electricity Generator (DEG)

Huimin Zhang, Zhourui Liu, Nan Zhang, Xiaofeng Zhou

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Abstract

Recently, droplet-based electricity generators (DEG) emerged as a promising solution to harvest clean and sustainable energy. The DEG consists of a top electrode, a dielectric layer, and a bottom electrode, which effectively transforms randomly distributed water kinetic energy into electrical energy. In this paper, a SPICE model of the DEG is constructed to fully simulate this device from a circuit perspective. Followingly, a proof of experiment is conducted by measuring the real-time output of the DEG with various types of droplets. The proposed SPICE model is well verified in agreement with experimental results. The presented model is expected to serve as an important guidance for DEGs' applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE 19th International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350359831
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event19th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2024 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 2 May 20245 May 2024

Publication series

Name2024 IEEE 19th International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2024

Conference

Conference19th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2024
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period2/05/245/05/24

Keywords

  • Electricity generator
  • circuit modelling
  • energy harvesting
  • water kinetic energy

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