Electro-mechanical energy conversion devices and systems

Details Electro-mechanical energy conversion devices and systems Electro-mechanical energy conversion devices and systems

2010-03-19

2011-10-11

Dougherty, Thomas (Department: 2837)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

C310S311000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08035279

ABSTRACT:
There are provided methods for creating energy conversion devices based on the giant flexoelectric effect in non-calamitic liquid crystals. By preparing a substance comprising at least one type of non-calamitic liquid crystal molecules and stabilizing the substance to form a mechanically flexible material, flexible conductive electrodes may be applied to the material to create an electro-mechanical energy conversion device which relies on the giant flexoelectric effect to produce electrical and/or mechanical energy that is usable in such applications as, for example, power sources, energy dissipation, sensors/transducers, and actuators.

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