Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Microbial Biosensors

Microbial Biosensors

Microbial biosensors are analytical devices that utilize living microbes to detect specific substances through measurable signals. These devices consist of two main components: biosensing organisms and signal-transducing elements. Biosensing organisms, such as Escherichia coli or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are typically housed in multiwell plates connected to transducers, enabling rapid, real-time detection of target analytes.Signal Generation MechanismWhen a target analyte—such as...

Batteries and Fuel Cells

Batteries and Fuel Cells

A battery is a galvanic cell that is used as a source of electrical power for specific applications. Modern batteries exist in a multitude of forms to accommodate various applications, from tiny button batteries such as those that power wristwatches to the very large batteries used to supply backup energy to municipal power grids. Some batteries are designed for single-use applications and cannot be recharged (primary cells), while others are based on conveniently reversible cell reactions that...

Other Unique Bacteria

Other Unique Bacteria

Magnetic bacteria exhibit a directed movement called magnetotaxis, driven by structures called magnetosomes. These magnetosomes consist of chains of magnetic particles made of either magnetite (Fe₃O₄) or greigite (Fe₃S₄) and are organized in a linear conformation by a protein scaffold within invaginations of the cell membrane. The bacteria align along the north–south magnetic field lines, much like a compass needle. They are typically microaerophilic or anaerobic and are commonly found near the...

Key Elements for Plant Nutrition

Key Elements for Plant Nutrition

Like all living organisms, plants require organic and inorganic nutrients to survive, reproduce, grow and maintain homeostasis. To identify nutrients that are essential for plant functioning, researchers have leveraged a technique called hydroponics. In hydroponic culture systems, plants are grown—without soil—in water-based solutions containing nutrients. At least 17 nutrients have been identified as essential elements required by plants. Plants acquire these elements from the atmosphere, the...

Introduction to Sensory Receptors

Introduction to Sensory Receptors

Sensory receptors are vital in our ability to perceive and interpret the world. Sensory receptors are specialized cells in the peripheral nervous system that respond to various stimuli and enable one to experience different sensations. Based on specific criteria, sensory receptors are classified into distinct types.
The first classification criterion is based on cell type, position, and function. Some receptor cells are neurons with free nerve endings, where their dendrites are embedded in the...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

An Automated Electrochemistry Platform for Accelerating the Characterization of Enzymatic Electrochemistry.

ACS electrochemistry·2026

Same author

Closing the nitrogen loop in groundwater with biohybrid technologies.

Trends in biotechnology·2026

Same author

Mass Spectrometry Imaging in ACS Journals.

ACS measurement science au·2026

Same author

High-throughput Optical Analysis to Inform Design of Electrochemical Biosensors.

ACS measurement science au·2026

Same author

Data-Driven Electrochemistry Reveals the Impact of Hydrophobicity on Aptamer Cross-Reactivity.

ACS measurement science au·2026

Same author

Employing AC and DC Electrolysis to Modulate Electroenzymatic Pathways for Efficient and Stereoselective H-D Exchange.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 4, 2026

High-Throughput, In-Field Screening of Photosynthetic Efficiency in Crop Plants Using an Autonomous Robot

High-Throughput, In-Field Screening of Photosynthetic Efficiency in Crop Plants Using an Autonomous Robot

Published on: January 9, 2026

Self-powered sensors.

Robert L Arechederra¹, Shelley D Minteer

¹Department of Chemistry, Saint Louis University, 3501 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103, USA.

Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

|March 2, 2011

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Self-powered sensors eliminate battery issues by generating their own energy. This review explores nuclear and electrochemical methods for self-powered sensing technologies.

More Related Videos

In Situ Soil Moisture Sensors in Undisturbed Soils

In Situ Soil Moisture Sensors in Undisturbed Soils

Published on: November 18, 2022

Construction of a Wireless-Enabled Endoscopically Implantable Sensor for pH Monitoring with Zero-Bias Schottky Diode-based Receiver

Construction of a Wireless-Enabled Endoscopically Implantable Sensor for pH Monitoring with Zero-Bias Schottky Diode-based Receiver

Published on: August 27, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026

High-Throughput, In-Field Screening of Photosynthetic Efficiency in Crop Plants Using an Autonomous Robot

High-Throughput, In-Field Screening of Photosynthetic Efficiency in Crop Plants Using an Autonomous Robot

Published on: January 9, 2026

In Situ Soil Moisture Sensors in Undisturbed Soils

In Situ Soil Moisture Sensors in Undisturbed Soils

Published on: November 18, 2022

Construction of a Wireless-Enabled Endoscopically Implantable Sensor for pH Monitoring with Zero-Bias Schottky Diode-based Receiver

Construction of a Wireless-Enabled Endoscopically Implantable Sensor for pH Monitoring with Zero-Bias Schottky Diode-based Receiver

Published on: August 27, 2021

Area of Science:

Sensor Technology
Energy Harvesting
Miniaturization

Background:

Miniaturization and portability of sensors face challenges with traditional power supplies like batteries.
Batteries are difficult to miniaturize and necessitate designs for easy replacement or recharging.
Self-powered sensing offers a solution where the sensor generates its own operational energy.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the field of self-powered sensing technologies.
To detail common strategies for self-powered nuclear, chemical, and biological sensing.
To discuss the future prospects of self-powered sensing.

Main Methods:

Focuses on energy conversion strategies for self-powered sensing.
Details nuclear energy conversion for radioisotope and nuclear reactor sensing.
Details electrochemical energy conversion for chemical and biological sensing.

Main Results:

Identifies nuclear and electrochemical energy conversion as primary self-powered sensing strategies.
Provides an overview of specific applications within nuclear and electrochemical domains.
Highlights the feasibility and ongoing development of self-powered sensing.

Conclusions:

Self-powered sensing is a key technology for overcoming power supply limitations in miniaturized sensors.
Nuclear and electrochemical energy conversion represent the most common and promising approaches.
The technology holds significant potential for future advancements in various sensing applications.