Flexible and Stretchable Piezoelectric Devices for Mechanical Sensing and Energy Harvesting
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (21 July 2019) | Viewed by 37464
Special Issue Editors
Interests: piezoelectric; ferroelectric; dielectric; pyroelectric; energy harvesting; electromechanical coupling; biomimetics; soft devices
Interests: energy harvesting; flexible electronics; composite materials; piezoelectric/thermoelectric devices
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent developments in the field of flexible and stretchable technologies have accelerated the feasibility of practical uses in various real-life applications, such as smart mobile devices, healthcare sensors, and the Internet of Things (IoT). In particular, self-powered electronic systems based on piezoelectric devices, in formats that are thin, flexible, and even stretchable, have drawn much attention because they could provide permanent, long-lasting, remote use of widespread devices.
Piezoelectric energy harvesting devices that convert the electricity from mechanical energy resources have been considered as a promising candidate for power sources of flexible and stretchable electronic devices without environmental restraints. Mechanical sensors based on piezoelectric materials enable self-powered sensors without additional energy sources.
This Special Issue aims to gather the review articles, as well as original research papers, and to highlight advances in the development, testing, and application of flexible and stretchable mechanical energy harvesting and sensing devices based on piezoelectric materials.
Dr. Chang Kyu JeongDr. Kwi-Il Park
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Flexible
- Stretchable
- Wearable
- Self-powered sensor
- Flexible electronics
- Energy harvester
- Pressure sensor
- Mechanical sensor
- Tactile sensor
- Healthcare
- Sensor network
- Internet of things