How energy harvesting makes IoT viable for large scale enterprises
Key insights on energy harvesting and IoT from The Things Network event. Stay updated with the latest innovations!
Dear Readers,
In addition to our scientific articles and marketing content, we are pleased to share several key topics discussed at The Things Network event, including:
Energy Harvesting and LoRaWAN: The IoT Holy Grail?
(Duke-Woolley -Beecham Research, Jeff Crystal - VOLTAIC SYSTEMS, Pierre GELPI e-peas, Jerome VERNET - Dracula Technologies)
How Energy Harvesting Makes IoT Viable for Large-Scale Enterprises
(Roelof Koopmans)
Eliminate Disposable Cells with Batteryless LoRaWAN Sensors
(Bruno Damien - e-peas, Jérôme Vernet - Dracula Technologies)
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📚 Great reads
Scientific articles
IoT-based framework for optimizing energy efficiency and reliability in acoustic sensor networks using mobile sinks - Open Access
In today’s world, there is an increasing demand for environmental monitoring, surveillance, and oceanographic research, which poses challenges in improving energy efficiency and data transfer reliability in Acoustic Sensor Networks. Existing methods face hurdles due to limited energy resources and unreliable data transmission. We propose a Reliable and Energy-Efficient Framework with Sink Mobility (REEFSM) to address these issues. This framework optimizes energy consumption and enhances data reliability by incorporating advanced energy management strategies such as adaptive duty cycling and efficient data transmission mechanisms by minimizing forwarding nodes. Read more…
Highly efficient organic solar cells enabled by suppressing triplet exciton formation and non-radiative recombination - Open Access
The high non-radiative energy loss is a bottleneck issue that impedes the improvement of organic solar cells. The formation of triplet exciton is thought to be the main source of the large non-radiative energy loss. Decreasing the rate of back charge transfer is considered as an effective approach to alleviate the relaxation of the charge-transfer state and the triplet exciton generation. Herein, we develops an efficient ternary system based on D18:N3-BO:F-BTA3 by regulating the charge-transfer state disorder and the rate of back charge transfer of the blend. Read more…
In addition, TENGs are self-powered technologies. These nanogenerators provide new contributions to research on functional materials (e.g., ferroelectric materials and thermoelectric materials) in temperature-variable devices. The Seebeck effects of thermoelectric materials and the electrothermal effects of ferroelectric materials are the foundational effects underlying the research and development of devices that can change temperatures. The Seebeck effect requires a stable high current (more than 1A) to serve as the basis; thus, this effect is not currently realized by TENGs. In contrast, ferroelectric materials only need a high electric field to induce stable electrothermal effects. Therefore, combining the high-voltage outputs of TENGs with the electrothermal effects is perfect for realizing self-powered cooling and heating processes. Read more…
In this work, we set out to elucidate the light-harvesting properties of various random and ordered photocatalyst supports (PSs) with different macropore sizes. To accomplish this, we propose two studies of increasing relevance, enabled by computed tomography (CT) reconstructions and ray-tracing COMSOL Multiphysics simulations: (a) a 360-degree light release study approximating a PS situated within a compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) or cylindrical LED reactor with open ends; and (b) the same system as before but with closed ends. The ordered geometry is of interest, as it can be 3D printed at scale with a tailored morphology and porosity, and it can potentially be refined using machine learning models to optimize its light-harvesting properties. Read more…
Energy harvesters based on nanomaterials are getting more and more popular, but on their way to commercial availability, some crucial issues still need to be solved. The objective of the study is to select an appropriate nanomaterial. Using features of the Reinforcement Deep Q-Network (DQN) in conjunction with Fuzzy PROMETHEE, the proposed model, we present in this work a hybrid fuzzy approach to selecting appropriate materials for a vehicle-environmental-hazardous substance (EHS) combination that operates in roadways and under traffic conditions. Read more…
🌍 Climate related researches
“One of Colombia’s objectives is that this is recognised globally as the Cop of the people, where citizens, afro-descendant and campesino communities, Indigenous peoples, scientists, social actors and all sectors are heard and have a broad participation in the discussions,” said Susana Muhamad, Colombia’s environment minister. “This means managing to mobilise the entire government and society in order to contribute to the care of biodiversity.” Read more…
How the UK left coal behind for good - Open Access
On Monday, September 30, the Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal-fired power station in the UK shut down. Its towering chimneys have loomed over the monotonous landscape of this corner of Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands, since the late 1960s. The plant was the last remaining coal-fired power station in the UK, and its closure makes the country the first G7 member to move away from coal for good. Read more…
Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict - Open Access
ropical cyclones, known as hurricanes and typhoons in other parts of the world, have caused huge damage in many places recently. The United States has just been hit by Hurricane Milton, within two weeks of Hurricane Helene. Climate change likely made their impacts worse.
In Australia, the tropical cyclone season (November to April) is approaching. The Bureau of Meteorology this week released its long-range forecast for this season. Read more…
💰 Energy Harvesting and IoT Market opportunities
How energy harvesting makes IoT viable for large scale enterprises - Roelof Koopmans
Discover how energy harvesting revolutionizes IoT at scale in Roelof Koopmans' insightful talk. Learn how this technology enables self-powered devices, reduces maintenance costs, and supports sustainable, large-scale IoT deployments for enterprises. A game-changer for the connected future!
The Internet of Things (IoT) has so quickly transformed the way we live and work. Billions of devices are connected thanks to IoT technology: these devices actively collect and exchange data – from anywhere in the world.
Smart homes, wearables, industrial sensors… and even connected vehicles, IoT is now integrated into almost every industry and sector. Exponential growth, yes, but with a profound impact on IT infrastructure. Read More…
So, how is the IoT market changing? Kushal Shah, business development director, mobile virtual network operators, BT Wholesale, explained, “Advances in connectivity solutions, the sunsetting of 2G and 3G, and the journey towards the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch-off all mean the IoT market landscape is changing amidst continued exponential growth. This rapid pace is transforming the industry, but there’s no one solution in demand – it is driven by use cases across a range of sectors.” Read More…
Drawing on IDTechEx's extensive research portfolio, including "Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) 2025-2035: Technologies, Market, and Forecasts", and the upcoming reports, "Advanced Semiconductor Packaging 2025-2035" and "Hardware for High-Performance Computing (HPC) 2025-2035", this webinar will give an overview of the state of the AI hardware and HPC markets in 2024 and examine expected trends for the next decade. Read More…
💡 Learning Content
Energy Harvesting and LoRaWAN, the IoT holy grail?
Join industry leaders Robin Duke-Woolley, Jeff Crystal, Pierre Gelpi, and Jerome Vernet as they explore the game-changing potential of Energy Harvesting and LoRaWAN for IoT. Discover how these technologies are shaping a future of self-powered, connected devices. Is this the IoT holy grail?
Eliminate Disposable Cells with Batteryless Lorawan sensors
Discover how batteryless LoRaWAN sensors are transforming IoT by eliminating disposable batteries. This innovative solution offers sustainable, low-maintenance alternatives for long-term deployments, making it a breakthrough in energy efficiency and environmental impact for smart devices.
Explain Everything About MEMS Sensor And ItS Function, Application.
MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Sensors are tiny devices that combine mechanical and electrical components at the microscale. These sensors can detect changes in the environment such as pressure, motion, temperature, magnetic fields, or chemical composition. MEMS sensors are highly integrated, energy-efficient, and versatile, making them widely used in many industries.
📅 Events to consider this month
Events to attend this month: list of exciting events, webinars, and videos for you to explore this month.
November, 05: World Congress on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies
The Times Scientific Group organizing conference on “World Congress on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies” will be held on November 04-05, 2024 Rome, Italy. Renewable Energy 2024 brings together all experts from manufacturers, engineers, Biotechnology companies, Business delegates, Entrepreneurs, Practitioners, Academic professors, Researchers, Associations and Societies, Business Entrepreneurs to discuss new trend challenges, solutions and advanced research in the field of Sustainable technology and Energy sector.
November, 06-08: International Symposium on Piezocomposite Applications
ISPA 2024 will feature keynote presentations, technical sessions, and networking opportunities providing a platform for researchers and industry experts to exchange knowledge and foster collaborations in the field of piezocomposite applications. In addition to that, ISPA 2024 will also feature an industry exhibition. The exhibition will provide companies with the opportunity to showcase their latest products, technologies, and services in the field of piezocomposite applications.
Sensor technology is ubiquitously applied within modern electronic equipment and devices. The ability to detect and convert physical input into an electrical signal for processing make sensors essential components for communications, transport, industry, healthcare, energy, consumer, and agriculture applications.
Every two years, the world of electronics meets at electronica in Munich, Germany. As the world's leading trade fair, it presents the industry's entire range of technologies, products and solutions that are paving the way for an All Electric Society (AES). Practice-oriented forums and world-class conferences provide in-depth insights into the latest research and application trends - from automation with AI to electromobility and smart energy.
The conference will cover the following topics:
Power management for transportation and industrial systems
Energy harvesting systems, from nano to macro (smart grid, wind energy, photovoltaic, etc…)
Energy conversion systems– from power to emission (lighting, ultrasonic, infrared, etc…)generation web.
December, 02: Webinar - Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Progress in 2024 and the Road Ahead
In this webinar, IDTechEx will provide a comprehensive overview of the current market landscape, highlighting major developments in the hydrogen and fuel cells sectors over the past year. Following this, IDTechEx will offer analysis of the key drivers and challenges, along with a market outlook for various hydrogen sectors.
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