Advances in Energy Harvesters and Nanogenerators: Innovations for Sustainable Energy Solutions
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A：Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2026) | Viewed by 1273
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Dear Colleagues,
As global energy consumption continues to escalate, the search for sustainable, efficient energy sources has become imperative for mitigating the environmental impact of traditional fossil fuels. In this context, energy harvesting and nanogeneration have emerged as pivotal technologies, particularly in the advancement of smart technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT). Innovations for capturing ambient energy from sources like mechanical vibrations, thermal gradients, and electromagnetic fields offer critical solutions for powering small electronic devices, sensors, and wearables.
With the growing demand for self-sustaining systems, energy harvesters and nanogenerators play a central role in the development of energy-efficient, smart systems. These technologies promise to revolutionize applications in fields such as health monitoring, wearables, and smart cities by enabling autonomous power solutions for IoT devices and other low-energy electronics. Recent breakthroughs in nanomaterials, piezoelectric, thermoelectric, and triboelectric technologies, along with advancements in the fabrication of micro- and nanoscale devices, are driving significant progress in this field.
This Special Issue, entitled "Advances in Energy Harvesters and Nanogenerators: Innovations for Sustainable Energy Solutions," welcomes cutting-edge research that advances both the understanding and application of these technologies across various domains, emphasizing original research articles, reviews, and technical notes that explore a wide range of topics, including the following:
- Novel and sustainable materials for energy harvesters.
- Techniques for fabricating micro- and nanoscale devices.
- Piezoelectric, thermoelectric, and triboelectric technologies.
- Applications of energy harvesting and nanogenerators in wearables, health monitoring, and smart systems.
Through these contributions, we aim to highlight how recent advancements are shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions, paving the way for cleaner, more efficient power systems that align with the global shift toward renewable energy.
Dr. Jianxiong Zhu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- energy harvesting
- nanogenerators
- sustainable energy
- wearable technology
- piezoelectric materials
- thermoelectric devices
- triboelectric energy
- smart systems and IoT
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