Bow-tie nano-array rectenna: Design and optimization

A. M.A. Sabaawi, C. C. Tsimenidis, B. S. Sharif

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Abstract

In this paper, a study is conducted into nanogap-based, bowtie nano-array for solar energy collection, with the aim of optimizing its geometrical parameters utilizing Finite Element Method (FEM) based simulations. The optimization parameters include the metal thickness and the gap size, where it is found that the optimal metal thickness is 95 nm. The proposed optimized bowtie nano-array has been integrated with a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) diode to construct a rectenna for solar radiation rectification at 37.5 μm wavelength. The characteristics of the MIM diode have been analyzed and discussed. Finally, the effect of the incident angle on the rectenna performance has been investigated.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationProceedings of 6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2012
Pages1975-1978
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2012 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 26 Mar 201230 Mar 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of 6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2012

Conference

Conference6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2012
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period26/03/1230/03/12

Keywords

  • energy harvesting
  • finite element method
  • nano-arrays
  • rectennas
  • solar power generation

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