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Converting Human Power into Electricity: Current Status and Future Directions
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: Received: 2 November 2023 / Approved: 2 November 2023 / Online: 2 November 2023 (11:57:10 CET)
How to cite: Ding, Q.; Yang, J.; Cui, W. Converting Human Power into Electricity: Current Status and Future Directions. Preprints 2023, 2023110179. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0179.v1 Ding, Q.; Yang, J.; Cui, W. Converting Human Power into Electricity: Current Status and Future Directions. Preprints 2023, 2023110179. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0179.v1
Abstract
This comprehensive review explores the principles, applications, and future directions of human-powered energy generation technologies. It begins by providing a detailed examination of viable human energy sources, elucidating the physical principles behind various energy harvesting devices. The review then compiles and assesses existing products in the field of human power generation, while also outlining the opportunities and challenges it presents. Finally, an innovative concept of an eco-village system is introduced to demonstrate a future potential application scenario for human-generated electricity. It outlines two developmental stages for this system and underscores its significance in the construction of the harmonious and sustainable communities. This forward-thinking approach could pave the way for broader discussions on sustainable living and eco-friendly energy generation in a world increasingly focused on environmental concerns and social stability.
Keywords
Human-powered energy generation; Eco-village system; Sustainable communities; The unified theory of complex systems
Subject
Engineering, Energy and Fuel Technology
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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