Advances in Polymer Composites for Nanogenerator Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2025 | Viewed by 472
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy harvesters and Li-ion batteries; thin-film coatings; metal halide perovskites; antibacterial functional coatings; polymer composite materials; piezo/ferroelectric materials; self-powered sensors and photodetectors; multi-functional devices (energy harvester cum sensor)
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Interests: thermoelectric, piezoelectric, and photovoltaic materials for the development of various energy harvesters, sensors and storage units; halide perovskite materials; polymer composite materials; photodetectors; thin-film antibacterial surface coatings for hygienic displays; antibacterial touch sensors
Interests: thin-film capacitors; fusion technology of solar cells, thermoelectrics, and piezoelectrics using one material and one structure; in situ graphene growth with no transfer at 100 °C; flexoelectric properties of Zn-Al:LDH nanosheets; halide perovskite thin films such as MAPbI3, MASnI3, CsPbI3, and MA3Bi2I9 using the CVD method; thin-film antibacterial coatings
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement in energy harvesting technologies has positioned nanogenerators as a pivotal solution for powering self-sustained systems. Among the various materials explored, polymer composites have garnered significant attention due to their flexibility, tunable properties, environmental friendliness, and scalability. This Special Issue focuses on recent breakthroughs and emerging trends in polymer composites for nanogenerator applications, emphasizing both fundamental research and practical implementations. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the development of novel polymer composites incorporating nanoparticles, 2D materials, and hybrid systems to enhance energy conversion efficiency; cutting-edge fabrication techniques and scalable device architectures; and the study of structure–property relationships to optimize device performance for piezoelectric, triboelectric, and hybrid nanogenerators. Furthermore, we welcome contributions on the integration of these materials into wearable electronics, IoT devices, self-powered sensors, and biomedical systems, along with research addressing sustainability, recyclability, and improved durability of polymer composites.
We invite researchers to share their latest investigations in the form of articles, communications, and reviews, contributing to this Special Issue and advancing the field of polymer composites for nanogenerator applications. This platform aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and drive innovation in energy harvesting technologies.
Dr. Swathi Ippili
Dr. Venkatraju Jella
Prof. Dr. Soon-Gil Yoon
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer composites
- nanogenerators
- energy harvesting
- piezoelectric nanogenerators
- triboelectric nanogenerators
- pyroelectric nanogenerators
- hybrid nanogenerators
- properties
- wearable electronics
- self-powered devices
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