Comparative Evaluation of Printed Rectenna Topologies on Unconventional Substrates for Enhanced RF Energy Harvesting

This study investigates four rectenna system configurations using microstrip patch antennas with different geometries fabricated on various substrates, including glass, paper, fiberglass (FR4), and polyester fabric. A voltage doubler rectifier circuit was designed for each antenna type to enhance pe...

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Main Authors: Ursula do C. Resende, Yan S. Gonçalves, Icaro V. Soares
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ijap/8289605
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author Ursula do C. Resende
Yan S. Gonçalves
Icaro V. Soares
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description This study investigates four rectenna system configurations using microstrip patch antennas with different geometries fabricated on various substrates, including glass, paper, fiberglass (FR4), and polyester fabric. A voltage doubler rectifier circuit was designed for each antenna type to enhance performance. Metamaterial cells were incorporated into the glass, FR4, and paper-based systems to improve electromagnetic wave capture. Simulations and optimizations were conducted using computer simulation technology (CST) and advanced design system (ADS) for operation at 2.45 GHz. Both the simulated and measured results that were obtained validate the potential of the proposed systems as efficient energy-harvesting solutions.
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spelling doaj-art-17892b38fdc441a7bf89b4633355ff3f2025-08-20T03:47:49ZengWileyInternational Journal of Antennas and Propagation1687-58772025-01-01202510.1155/ijap/8289605Comparative Evaluation of Printed Rectenna Topologies on Unconventional Substrates for Enhanced RF Energy HarvestingUrsula do C. Resende0Yan S. Gonçalves1Icaro V. Soares2Department of Electrical EngineeringDepartment of Electrical EngineeringInstitute of Electronics and Digital Technologies (IETR CNRS UMR 6164)This study investigates four rectenna system configurations using microstrip patch antennas with different geometries fabricated on various substrates, including glass, paper, fiberglass (FR4), and polyester fabric. A voltage doubler rectifier circuit was designed for each antenna type to enhance performance. Metamaterial cells were incorporated into the glass, FR4, and paper-based systems to improve electromagnetic wave capture. Simulations and optimizations were conducted using computer simulation technology (CST) and advanced design system (ADS) for operation at 2.45 GHz. Both the simulated and measured results that were obtained validate the potential of the proposed systems as efficient energy-harvesting solutions.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ijap/8289605
spellingShingle Ursula do C. Resende
Yan S. Gonçalves
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Comparative Evaluation of Printed Rectenna Topologies on Unconventional Substrates for Enhanced RF Energy Harvesting
International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
title Comparative Evaluation of Printed Rectenna Topologies on Unconventional Substrates for Enhanced RF Energy Harvesting
title_full Comparative Evaluation of Printed Rectenna Topologies on Unconventional Substrates for Enhanced RF Energy Harvesting
title_fullStr Comparative Evaluation of Printed Rectenna Topologies on Unconventional Substrates for Enhanced RF Energy Harvesting
title_full_unstemmed Comparative Evaluation of Printed Rectenna Topologies on Unconventional Substrates for Enhanced RF Energy Harvesting
title_short Comparative Evaluation of Printed Rectenna Topologies on Unconventional Substrates for Enhanced RF Energy Harvesting
title_sort comparative evaluation of printed rectenna topologies on unconventional substrates for enhanced rf energy harvesting
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