Studies on new approaches for sound wave generated energy

Abstract

This article aims to consolidate information pertinent to the possibilities of generating energy from sound waves, using materials derived from research for a future academic dissertation by the same author. The combination of this data from a speculative design perspective allows us to develop conceptual principles for products and services that promote the use of an abundant and clean energy source, which still presents unique challenges to be integrated into a significant capacity. Sound production, in general, is found in natural environments and also manufactured objects, presenting the possibility of obtaining this energy through means not even imagined until then. As inspiration, the human auditory system and some of its functions are discussed here, such as the conversion of mechanical signals to electrical ones, helping in an elaborate understanding of listening and providing creative opportunities for formulating solutions in terms of energy generation. Also investigating the phenomenon of piezoelectricity, Wireless Sensor Networks, and the production of electrical charge through synthetic materials, opens up space for new ways of manipulating biological properties. The conclusions presented here are approaches, in this context, to the conditions for implementing frequencies and sound waves as energy sources.