Research on Sensing of Nanogenerator
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: MEMS/NEMS design and application; flexible devices
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Interests: MEMS; low-dimensional semiconductors; electronic device; smart microsystems; sensor technology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanogenerators enable revolutionary self-powered sensing by harvesting ambient mechanical, thermal, and solar energy, thereby eliminating the need for external power sources. Their integration with IoT and AI is driving transformative applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and human–machine interfaces. However, challenges remain in scaling nano-sensitivity, enhancing environmental stability, and overcoming material limitations for real-world deployment.
This Special Issue seeks cutting-edge research addressing these frontiers through novel material architectures, advanced fabrication techniques, and related innovations. We particularly encourage system-level advances in hybrid energy harvesting (tribo–piezo–thermoelectric), durability, and scalable manufacturing for wearable sensors, smart systems, industrial monitoring, and next-generation e-skin technologies. Studies that quantify reliability, optimize dynamic response, and bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial application are especially welcome.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration, this Special Issue aims to accelerate the development of nanogenerator-based sensing from fundamental research to deployable solutions. We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that advance scientific understanding and practical implementation to pioneer energy-autonomous smart systems.
We look forward to receiving your submissions.
Prof. Dr. Meng Nie
Prof. Dr. Kuibo Yin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG)
- piezoelectric/pyroelectric sensing
- self-powered sensor
- flexible materials design
- energy harvesting
- miniaturized integrated devices
- wearable devices
- nanoelecronics
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