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  • Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Aerospace Engineering

Background:

  • Conventional solar cells are ineffective for energy harvesting in space's dark locations.
  • Superconducting materials function optimally in cold environments, such as outer space.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel energy harvesting mechanism for space applications that does not rely on light.
  • To demonstrate the functionality of a superconducting magnetic levitation (maglev) magnetoelectric generator (SMMG) for converting mechanical impacts into electricity.

Main Methods:

  • A superconducting magnetic levitation (maglev) magnetoelectric generator (SMMG) was designed and tested.
  • The SMMG utilizes a permanent magnet levitating over a superconducting layer (SL) and a conductive coil.
  • Mechanical impacts cause displacement of the magnet, altering magnetic flux and inducing current in the coil.

Main Results:

  • The SMMG successfully converts low-frequency mechanical energy (<3.7 Hz) into electricity at temperatures below 90 K.
  • The device achieved a maximum peak voltage of 4.3 V, peak power of 35 mW, and peak power density of 17.8 W m⁻².
  • A 10,000 µF capacitor was charged to 3.8 V with continuous impact, sufficient for wireless communication.

Conclusions:

  • The SMMG provides a viable light-independent energy source for space applications.
  • Superconducting materials are well-suited for powering sensors and communication devices in cold, dark regions of space.