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New Insights into Wireless Power Transmission Systems

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2025) | Viewed by 649

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Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 00146 Rome, Italy
Interests: artificial intelligence; wireless power transfer; electromagnetic shielding
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Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering (DIEEI), University of Catania, Catania, Italy
Interests: solar energy and photovoltaic systems; electrical power and energy system; artificial intelligence; renewable energy; smart grids and microgrids
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the latest advancements and research breakthroughs in Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) systems. As WPT technology continues to evolve, it holds significant potential for transforming various industries, enabling the efficient and contactless transfer of energy over distances. This Special Issue explores key innovations, including enhanced power transfer efficiency, novel materials, system integration, and emerging applications, such as electric vehicles, biomedical devices, and consumer electronics.

Key topics covered include, but are not limited to:

  • Innovative WPT techniques: New methodologies to improve efficiency and range, such as resonant inductive coupling, microwave transmission, and laser-based systems.
  • Power management and safety: Advances in optimizing power flow and ensuring the safety of users and devices.
  • Energy harvesting: Integration of WPT systems with energy harvesting technologies for sustainable and autonomous power solutions.
  • System integration and miniaturization: Improvements in compact and scalable designs for consumer and industrial use.
  • Applications and future trends: Emerging uses in transportation, robotics, healthcare, IoT, and smart cities, along with future directions for WPT research.
  • Electromagnetic Environment Analysis: Focusing on optimizing the compatibility of WPT systems within various electromagnetic environments to ensure efficient operation.

Dr. Michele Quercio
Dr. Antonino Laudani
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Keywords

  • wireless power transmission (WPT)
  • energy harvesting
  • resonant inductive coupling
  • power transfer efficiency
  • system integration
  • electromagnetic compatibility

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Reduced-Order Nonlinear Envelope Modeling and Simulation of Resonant Inverter Driving Series Resistor–Inductor–Capacitor Load with Time-Varying Component Values
by Ohad Akler and Alon Kuperman
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(8), 4502; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15084502 - 18 Apr 2025
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Envelope modeling is an efficient way to obtain the large-signal amplitude and phase dynamics of fast-varying sinusoidal signals required for, e.g., resonant frequency tracking or energy transfer rate regulation in power converters. In addition, the method eliminates fast-varying parameters from the model so [...] Read more.
Envelope modeling is an efficient way to obtain the large-signal amplitude and phase dynamics of fast-varying sinusoidal signals required for, e.g., resonant frequency tracking or energy transfer rate regulation in power converters. In addition, the method eliminates fast-varying parameters from the model so that the simulation time and memory requirements are reduced. This paper reveals the envelope-modeling process of a capacitor-powered resonant inverter feeding a time-varying series RLC load, often employed in pulsed-power applications. Such an arrangement is nontrivial since the system does not reach a steady state within a single pulse duration. Furthermore, model order reduction is carried out without performing linearization due to large variations in the expected operation point. As a result, a reduced-order nonlinear envelope model is derived and validated by simulations. Both the proposed modeling method and the derived model aim to simplify the challenging task of feedback controller design. Full article
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Symbolic Regression Method for Estimating Distance Between Two Coils of an Inductive Wireless Power Transfer System
by Davide Milillo, Lorenzo Sabino, Rafiq Asghar and Francesco Riganti Fulginei
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(7), 3668; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15073668 - 27 Mar 2025
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Symbolic regression (SR) has emerged as a powerful tool for the characterization of Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) systems, estimating the distance between coils and finding the relationship between frequency and phase so as to find the best frequency to increase the power factor. [...] Read more.
Symbolic regression (SR) has emerged as a powerful tool for the characterization of Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) systems, estimating the distance between coils and finding the relationship between frequency and phase so as to find the best frequency to increase the power factor. This study explores the application of SR on both simulated and experimental data, demonstrating its effectiveness with low prediction errors. SR employs a genetic algorithm to identify the analytical formula that best represents the input–output relationship, combining the strengths of traditional machine learning and analytical modeling. The results, with prediction errors of less than 1%, indicate that SR not only enhances predictive accuracy but also provides insights into the underlying physical principles governing WPT systems. This dual advantage positions SR as a valuable method for optimizing WPT applications, paving the way for further research and development in this field. Full article
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