Energy harvesting by utilization of nanohelices

Abstract

An energy harvesting device based on nanohelices is presented. The energy harvesting scheme based on nanohelices involves the same rectification circuitry found in many household electronic goods, which converts alternating current (AC) from a wall outlet into a direct current (DC) supply. The presented device, however, involves the rectification of ambient electromagnetic waves rather than the AC source from a household wall outlet.