RF energy harvesting wireless networks: challenges, and opportunities

Ahmed, Amar and Abdullah, Khaizuran and Habaebi, Mohamed Hadi (2021) RF energy harvesting wireless networks: challenges, and opportunities. Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 9 (1). pp. 101-113. ISSN 2089-3272

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Abstract

Energy harvesting wireless networks is one of the most researched topics in this decade, both in industry and academia, as it can offer self-sustaining sensor networks. With RF energy harvesting (RF-EH) embedded, the sensors can operate for extended periods by harvesting energy from the environment or by receiving it as an Energy signal from a hybrid base station (HBS). Thus, providing sustainable solutions for managing massive numbers of sensor nodes. However, the biggest hurdle of RF energy is the low energy density due to spreading loss. This paper investigates the RF-EH node hardware and design essentials, performance matrices of RF-EH. Power management in energy harvesting nodes is discussed. Furthermore, an information criticality algorithm is proposed for critical and hazardous use cases. Finally, some of the RF-EH applications and the opportunities of 5G technologies for the RF-EH are introduced.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	RF Energy, Energy Harvesting, 5G, SWIPT, Power Splitting
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK5101 Telecommunication. Including telegraphy, radio, radar, television
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Khaizuran Abdullah
Date Deposited:	28 Apr 2021 11:01
Last Modified:	09 Jun 2021 14:49
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/89591

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