Polymer-Based Advances in Energy Harvesting Technologies and Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 1254
Special Issue Editor
Interests: energy materials; energy harvesting; natural materials; cellulose fibers; nanocomposite
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing demand for sustainable energy solutions has driven significant advancements in energy harvesting technologies. Polymers play a vital role in improving the efficiency, stability, and adaptability of energy harvesting devices. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on polymer-based materials for energy harvesting and their real-world applications, covering various conversion technologies such as hydrovoltaic, piezoelectric, triboelectric, thermoelectric, and photovoltaic systems. We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore innovative polymer synthesis, material characterization, device fabrication, and practical applications related to energy harvesting. This Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers in materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering, advancing the field of polymer-based energy harvesting. We welcome your contributions to this rapidly evolving area of research. Original articles and reviews on this subject are welcome in this Special Issue.
Dr. Da-Woon Jeong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- energy harvesting technologies
- sustainable energy
- polymer-based materials
- hydrovoltaic
- piezoelectric
- triboelectric
- thermoelectric
- photovoltaic
- applications related to energy harvesting
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