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Powering pacemakers from heartbeat vibrations using linear and nonlinear energy harvesters

Amin Karami, M., Inman, Daniel J.·2012·Applied Physics Letters

Abstract

Linear and nonlinear piezoelectric devices are introduced to continuously recharge the batteries of the pacemakers by converting the vibrations from the heartbeats to electrical energy. The power requirement of a pacemaker is very low. However, after few years, patients require another surgical operation just to replace their pacemaker battery. Linear low frequency and nonlinear mono-stable and bi-stable energy harvesters are designed according to the especial signature of heart vibrations. The proposed energy harvesters are robust to variation of heart rate and can meet the power requirement of pacemakers.

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  • Alternative leadless solutions such as energy harvesters and ultrasound-based wireless pacers are hindered by a large device size that leads to mechanically stressed fixation mechanisms.

    “Alternative solutions for leadless devices have been proposed, including utilization of energy harvesters11, 12 and ultrasound-based wireless pacers8, 13, 14. However, these are similarly hindered by a large device size that leads to mechanically stressed fixation mechanisms.”

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Authors
Amin Karami, M., & Inman, D. J.
Affiliations
University of Michigan (US)
Venue
Applied Physics Letters
Published
2012-01-23
Volume
100
Issue
4
Pages
042901
ISSN
  • 0003-6951 (ISSN-L)
  • 1077-3118
OpenAlex
W2002241646
Cited by
390
References
17
Citations by year
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FWCI
53.35
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Applied Physics Letters (publishedVersion)
  • Bristol Research (University of Bristol) (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Innovative Energy Harvesting Technologies
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Nuclear Energy and Engineering › Advanced Energy Technologies and Civil Engineering Innovations
Keywords
piezoelectric energy harvesting, nonlinear energy harvester, bistable energy harvester, low-frequency vibration, biomedical implants, self-powered devices

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