Materials, Design, and Performance of Nanogenerators
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 266
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanogenerator; piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerator; self-powered system; wearable electronics
Interests: nanogenerators; self-powered mems/nems system; flexible electronics (electronic textiles and stretchable electronics)
Interests: fluid mechanics sensing; turbulence mapping; self-powered sensing; triboelectric nanogenerator; hybrid system; silk fibroin material science
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Dear Colleagues,
Nanogenerators (NGs), as an emerging energy-harvesting technology that has witnessed rapid development in recent years by efficiently converting mechanical energy into electrical energy to power electronics, demonstrate significant potential in wearable electronics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence. From the initial proof of concept to diverse applications, this field is progressing at an astonishing rate, attracting global research attention.
In NG research, structural design, material selection, and optimization are crucial factors that determine device performance. A well-engineered structural design, along with the use of high-performance materials, can significantly enhance the output power and energy conversion efficiency of NGs. These characteristics make NGs a promising technology in fields such as energy harvesting and self-powered sensing. Therefore, exploring new materials and improving the performance of existing materials are crucial for advancing this area of research. This Special Issue invites submissions from researchers worldwide to share the latest research findings on materials, design, and performance of nanogenerators. We look forward to receiving original research papers and review articles that will collectively promote the development of this cutting-edge technology.
Dr. Chengyu Li
Dr. Youchao Qi
Dr. Zijie Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- materials and structural design in nanogenerators
- advanced manufacturing technologies
- energy harvesting and system integration
- active sensing and self-powered intelligent systems
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