Powering tomorrow's sensor: a review of technologies – part 2

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to provide a technical review of new and emerging power sources and their application to sensors.

Design/methodology/approach

This is the second part of a two‐part paper. Following a brief introduction, recent developments and research into fuel cell, energy harvesting, microgenerator and wireless power transmission technologies are considered.

Findings

All of these technologies are the topic of a major research effort and offer prospects to power future generations of sensors. Several pose strong competition to rechargeable batteties.

Originality/value

The paper provides a detailed insight into new and improved sensor power sources.

Citation

Bogue, R. (2010), "Powering tomorrow's sensor: a review of technologies – part 2", Sensor Review, Vol. 30 No. 4, pp. 271-275. https://doi.org/10.1108/02602281011072125