Micro Energy Harvesting Technologies and Their Applications
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A：Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 933
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy harvesting; nanogenerators; human-computer interaction
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Dear Colleagues,
Micro-energy harvesting technology represents a groundbreaking class of advancements harnessing ambient energy on a micro-scale. It surpasses traditional power sources, exploiting vibrations, temperature gradients, light, and RF signals for electrical energy generation. Widespread applications include wearable gadgets, IoT sensors, environmental monitoring, and self-powered biomedical implants. Rapid progress drives material science, device physics, and system integration innovations.
The rapid pace of progress in this domain has sparked a surge of interest among researchers and engineers alike, fostering advancements in material science, device physics, and system integration. The exploration of novel materials, micro-fabrication techniques, and energy conversion mechanisms has become paramount to enhancing the efficiency, durability, and scalability of micro-energy harvesting systems.
This section invites contributions on energy conversion mechanisms, material innovations, and system designs. Topics of interest include the following:
- Innovative energy conversion mechanisms (piezoelectric, thermoelectric, photovoltaic, electromagnetic);
- Material advancements for enhanced performance (high-efficiency piezo-/thermoelectric materials, light-absorbing nanostructures);
- System-level design optimizations for power output and reliability;
- Experimental validation and performance evaluation;
- Integration strategies for IoT networks, wearable devices, and biomedical implants;
- Novel applications in remote sensing, sustainable energy, and personalized healthcare;
We aim to foster collaboration, showcase breakthroughs, and inspire future research directions in micro-energy harvesting technology.
Prof. Dr. Jian He
Dr. Ying Gong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy harvesting
- energy conversion
- energy management
- energy parameter prediction and control
- micro-energy harvesting materials
- energy harvesting device applications
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