Piezoelectric Actuators and Motors: State-of-the-Art and Perspectives for Actuators
A special issue of Actuators (ISSN 2076-0825).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: precision machines and instruments; mechanical properties of materials; surface modification of materials
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: piezoelectric precision drive technology; precision instruments
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Piezoelectric actuators and motors working by the inverse piezoelectric effect of piezoelectric materials, could achieve precise mechanical motion through electrical excitation. Due to the crucial characteristics of micro/nanometer-scale accuracy, rapid dynamic response and immune electromagnetic interference, they have revolutionized diverse fields such as precision engineering, medical devices, aerospace systems, robotics and life sciences.
This Special Issue, titled “Piezoelectric Actuators and Motors: State-of-the-Art and Perspectives for Actuators”, aims to showcase cutting-edge research, breakthrough innovations and forward-looking insights shaping the future of piezoelectric actuation. Contributions included in this Special Issue explore advancements in novel driving principles, enhanced modeling techniques, innovative design and manufacturing strategies, self-sensing capabilities, advanced control algorithms and transformative applications.
These studies aim to pave the way for the next generation of piezoelectric actuators and motors. Original research papers as well as review papers from both academia and industry are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Hu Huang
Dr. Zhixin Yang
Dr. Zhi Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced design of piezoelectric actuators
- smart piezoelectric materials
- theoretical analysis of piezoelectric actuators
- precision control technology
- self-sensing for piezoelectric actuators
- assessment and precision measurement
- advanced manufacturing of piezoelectric actuators
- emerging applications of piezoelectric actuators
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