Applied Research on Energy Harvesting and Storage

Dear Colleagues,

Energy harvesting and storage are critical technologies for powering next-generation devices and systems, especially in the fields of renewable energy, sustainable electronics, and autonomous sensors. The ability to efficiently capture, store, and utilize energy from various sources, such as solar, thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic sources, is vital for applications ranging from portable electronics to large-scale power grids. With the advent of new materials, intelligent systems, and advanced energy conversion methods, significant advancements in energy harvesting and storage are expected. This Special Issue aims to collect cutting-edge research on energy harvesting and storage technologies, focusing on smart materials, intelligent systems, and innovative techniques. This Special Issue will cover, but is not limited to, the following themes:

• Innovative structures and technologies for energy harvesting from mechanical, thermal, electromagnetic, or other ambient sources;
• Advanced smart materials and nanostructures for efficient energy storage and conversion;
• Intelligent algorithms for optimizing energy harvesting systems and improving energy storage efficiency;
• Energy management systems and control methods for integrating harvested energy into autonomous devices;
• Experimental and numerical analyses of energy-harvesting systems in real-world applications;
• Applications of energy harvesting and storage in fields such as aerospace, marine, civil engineering, Internet of Things (IoT), and wearable electronics.

Dr. Kai Yang
Guest Editor

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