A Membrane Magnetoelastic Generator for Acoustic Energy Harvesting

Abstract Acoustic waves are a type of energy propagation through a medium with a low energy density, which makes it challenging to be converted into electricity. Here, a membrane magnetoelastic generator is presented as a fundamentally new technology for acoustic energy harvesting that is centered o...

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Main Authors: Ziyuan Che, Jing Xu, Xiao Wan, Chrystal Duan, Jun Chen
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-05-01
Series:Advanced Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202409063
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description Abstract Acoustic waves are a type of energy propagation through a medium with a low energy density, which makes it challenging to be converted into electricity. Here, a membrane magnetoelastic generator is presented as a fundamentally new technology for acoustic energy harvesting that is centered on a coupling of magnetoelastic effect and electromagnetic induction. It is as thin as 400 µm, holds a skin‐alike modulus of 2.59 × 107 Pa, a low internal impedance of 137 Ω, and a high current density of 107 mA m⁻2 at a sound pressure level (SPL) of 95 dB. It can efficiently harvest acoustic energy to charge a 47 µF commercial capacitor to 2 V in 20 s. With an all‐in‐one‐body design, the membrane magnetoelastic generator shows stable electrical output against environmental moisture and particulates. Toward practical application, it is demonstrated to harvest acoustic energy from a vehicle stereo and use recycled energy to charge a smartphone. Its inherent water‐/dust‐proof features open new possibilities for acoustic energy harvesting from city buildings, highways, airplanes, and even battlefields.
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spelling doaj-art-add69844daf44b2ab7aa003d981f09c22025-08-20T02:02:16ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442025-05-011220n/an/a10.1002/advs.202409063A Membrane Magnetoelastic Generator for Acoustic Energy HarvestingZiyuan Che0Jing Xu1Xiao Wan2Chrystal Duan3Jun Chen4Department of Bioengineering University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 90095 USADepartment of Bioengineering University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 90095 USADepartment of Bioengineering University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 90095 USADepartment of Bioengineering University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 90095 USADepartment of Bioengineering University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 90095 USAAbstract Acoustic waves are a type of energy propagation through a medium with a low energy density, which makes it challenging to be converted into electricity. Here, a membrane magnetoelastic generator is presented as a fundamentally new technology for acoustic energy harvesting that is centered on a coupling of magnetoelastic effect and electromagnetic induction. It is as thin as 400 µm, holds a skin‐alike modulus of 2.59 × 107 Pa, a low internal impedance of 137 Ω, and a high current density of 107 mA m⁻2 at a sound pressure level (SPL) of 95 dB. It can efficiently harvest acoustic energy to charge a 47 µF commercial capacitor to 2 V in 20 s. With an all‐in‐one‐body design, the membrane magnetoelastic generator shows stable electrical output against environmental moisture and particulates. Toward practical application, it is demonstrated to harvest acoustic energy from a vehicle stereo and use recycled energy to charge a smartphone. Its inherent water‐/dust‐proof features open new possibilities for acoustic energy harvesting from city buildings, highways, airplanes, and even battlefields.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202409063acoustic energy harvestingclean energymagnetoelastic effectsoft system
spellingShingle Ziyuan Che
Jing Xu
Xiao Wan
Chrystal Duan
Jun Chen
A Membrane Magnetoelastic Generator for Acoustic Energy Harvesting
Advanced Science
acoustic energy harvesting
clean energy
magnetoelastic effect
soft system
title A Membrane Magnetoelastic Generator for Acoustic Energy Harvesting
title_full A Membrane Magnetoelastic Generator for Acoustic Energy Harvesting
title_fullStr A Membrane Magnetoelastic Generator for Acoustic Energy Harvesting
title_full_unstemmed A Membrane Magnetoelastic Generator for Acoustic Energy Harvesting
title_short A Membrane Magnetoelastic Generator for Acoustic Energy Harvesting
title_sort membrane magnetoelastic generator for acoustic energy harvesting
topic acoustic energy harvesting
clean energy
magnetoelastic effect
soft system
url https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202409063
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