Multi-Unit Coupled Motion Hybrid Generator Based on a Simple Pendulum Structure

Wave energy is a widely distributed, abundant, and clean renewable energy source with tremendous potential for development. This study presents a multi-unit coupled motion hybrid generator (MCM-HG) based on a pendulum structure for harvesting low-frequency wave energy. The device integrates eight po...

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Main Authors: Yifan Li, Huiying Li, Lingyu Wan
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/10/5454
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description Wave energy is a widely distributed, abundant, and clean renewable energy source with tremendous potential for development. This study presents a multi-unit coupled motion hybrid generator (MCM-HG) based on a pendulum structure for harvesting low-frequency wave energy. The device integrates eight power generation units, including triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), electromagnetic generators (EMGs), and piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs), enhancing space utilization and energy conversion efficiency through coupled motion. Experiments show that at a frequency of 0.5 Hz and a swing angle of 15°, the MCM-HG achieves an output power of 22.07 mW and a power density of 7.36 Wm<sup>−3</sup>. The device successfully powers microelectronic devices, demonstrating its potential application value in the marine Internet of Things.
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spelling doaj-art-1b5321094bcb4cd2b95fde3f71a976d32025-08-20T02:33:43ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-05-011510545410.3390/app15105454Multi-Unit Coupled Motion Hybrid Generator Based on a Simple Pendulum StructureYifan Li0Huiying Li1Lingyu Wan2Center on Nano-Energy Research, Institute of Science and Technology for Carbon Peak & Neutrality, Guangxi Key Laboratory for the Relativistic Astrophysics, School of Physical Science & Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaCenter on Nano-Energy Research, Institute of Science and Technology for Carbon Peak & Neutrality, Guangxi Key Laboratory for the Relativistic Astrophysics, School of Physical Science & Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaCenter on Nano-Energy Research, Institute of Science and Technology for Carbon Peak & Neutrality, Guangxi Key Laboratory for the Relativistic Astrophysics, School of Physical Science & Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaWave energy is a widely distributed, abundant, and clean renewable energy source with tremendous potential for development. This study presents a multi-unit coupled motion hybrid generator (MCM-HG) based on a pendulum structure for harvesting low-frequency wave energy. The device integrates eight power generation units, including triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), electromagnetic generators (EMGs), and piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs), enhancing space utilization and energy conversion efficiency through coupled motion. Experiments show that at a frequency of 0.5 Hz and a swing angle of 15°, the MCM-HG achieves an output power of 22.07 mW and a power density of 7.36 Wm<sup>−3</sup>. The device successfully powers microelectronic devices, demonstrating its potential application value in the marine Internet of Things.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/10/5454hybrid nanogeneratorintegrationhigh space utilizationblue-energy harvesting
spellingShingle Yifan Li
Huiying Li
Lingyu Wan
Multi-Unit Coupled Motion Hybrid Generator Based on a Simple Pendulum Structure
Applied Sciences
hybrid nanogenerator
integration
high space utilization
blue-energy harvesting
title Multi-Unit Coupled Motion Hybrid Generator Based on a Simple Pendulum Structure
title_full Multi-Unit Coupled Motion Hybrid Generator Based on a Simple Pendulum Structure
title_fullStr Multi-Unit Coupled Motion Hybrid Generator Based on a Simple Pendulum Structure
title_full_unstemmed Multi-Unit Coupled Motion Hybrid Generator Based on a Simple Pendulum Structure
title_short Multi-Unit Coupled Motion Hybrid Generator Based on a Simple Pendulum Structure
title_sort multi unit coupled motion hybrid generator based on a simple pendulum structure
topic hybrid nanogenerator
integration
high space utilization
blue-energy harvesting
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/10/5454
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