Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators

Dear Colleagues,

Piezoelectric materials are very widely used in sensors and actuators. While the range of applications is quite diverse, they have in common the use of this class of materials to transform electrical to mechanical energy and vice versa. Because of this commonality, researchers with different interests can benefit from ideas and concepts employed in other fields. The aim of this special issue is to bring together innovative applications of piezoelectric materials in sensors and actuators. Papers addressing a wide range of applications of piezoelectric materials are sought, including but not limited to recent developments in the following areas: the manipulation of particles in microfluidic systems; piezoelectric motors; energy harvesting; chemical sensing, including harsh environment sensing; medical diagnostics; novel approaches to flaw detection; and structural health monitoring.

Both review articles and original research papers relating to the application of piezoelectric materials in sensors and actuators are solicited. There is particular interest in papers concerning applications where piezoelectric materials provide capabilities or characteristics that cannot be obtained using other approaches.

Prof. Dr. David W. Greve
Guest Editor

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