Objective Vibration energy harvesting at micro-scale is considered essential to enable low-power, maintenance free and long-lasting wireless sensor networks (WSNs). However, many problems still limit the efficiency of current vibration-driven generators: narrow bandwidth, low power density, MEMS scaling, inconsistent vibrating sources. The scientific objective of this research project is to overcome the present limitations by proposing an innovative dynamical concept. This is based on the exploitation of multiple-mass velocity amplification and nonlinear dynamical features. An high-efficient micro vibration energy harvester will be implemented by using electrostatic (and/or electromagentic) conversion method. The prototype will be realized by using silicon-base MEMS fabrication facilities at disposal of the hosting institute. In terms of power density and frequency bandwidth performances, this technology is expected to demonstrate an improvement by more than a factor four compared to traditional harvesting generators. Intellectual property is also highly anticipated. The training objective of the Fellow Researcher will be to complement and improve his skills in MEMS manufacturing and characterization by attending at formal and informal technical courses and practicing with the resources provided by the hosting institute. The results will be communicated by the Fellow Researcher in conferences and journal papers. A patent application is also envisaged. Fields of science engineering and technologynanotechnologyengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorssmart sensors Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF - Marie-Curie Action: "Intra-European fellowships for career development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinator CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET DÍNDUSTRIDE REGION PARIS-ILE-DE-FRANCE EU contribution € 194 064,00 Address AVENUE DE FRIEDLAND 27 75382 PARIS France See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Philippe Basset (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET D'INDUSTRIE DE PARIS Participation ended France EU contribution No data Address AVENUE DE FRIEDLAND 27 75382 PARIS CEDEX 08 See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Philippe Basset (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data
