Advances in Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 143
Editors
Interests: theory of vibrations; energy harvesting; chaos theory; nonlinear dynamics; cranes; nonlinear vibrations
Interests: nonlinear vibrations; nonlinear dynamic; energy harvesting; vibrations
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the era of global climate challenges and the rapid development of the Internet of Things, which includes wireless sensors and wearable devices, the search for sustainable energy sources has become a research priority. Traditional batteries, which require regular replacement, constitute a significant bottleneck for modern autonomous electronics. In response to this challenge, ambient energy harvesting technology is becoming of crucial importance. Advances in the miniaturization of electronics and the growing demand for autonomous machine condition monitoring systems mean that efficient vibration energy harvesting is becoming a foundation of modern engineering. A particularly promising method is the conversion of mechanical energy derived from everyday vibrations, ranging from industrial machinery and transportation infrastructure to human body movements. The utilization of piezoelectric materials allows even minor mechanical deformations to be converted into useful electrical energy, offering the prospect of a continuous power supply for structural health monitoring systems and medical devices. However, as a scientific community, we face the challenge of developing systems that are not only efficient but also durable and easy to integrate with existing structures. Although this technology has immense potential, the main barriers remain low output power density and low energy conversion efficiency under variable operating conditions. Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to submit your work to the Special Issue entitled “Advances in Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters.” Its aim is to present the latest trends, innovations and breakthrough achievements that will help overcome these barriers and accelerate the implementation of autonomous power supply systems in mechanical engineering.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following.
- Kinetic energy harvesters;
- Advanced materials for energy harvesters;
- Applications and innovations in energy harvesters;
- Self-powered wireless sensors and actuators.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Tomasz Haniszewski
Prof. Dr. Marek Borowiec
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy sink
- energy efficiency
- energy harvesting
- transient chaos
- piezoelectric
- pendulum
- vibrations
- transport
- industrial transport
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