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Energy Conversion and Flexible Sensors

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D1: Advanced Energy Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 May 2023) | Viewed by 9011

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Liang Chu

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New Energy Technology Engineering Laboratory of Jiangsu Provence & School of Science, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (NUPT), Nanjing, China
Interests: self-powered system; nanogenerator; sensor; motion monitoring; solar cell

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

With the rapid development of the Internet of Things, big data analysis has started to play a larger role in daily life, and the rapid development of energy conversion and flexible sensors has brought great opportunities for the construction of intelligent systems. Flexible, portable self-powered sensors have changed the way that mechanical measurements of energy are collected, as well as the equipment used to achieve this. In addition, the real-time and accurate sensing of intelligent sensors is conducive to improving energy conversion functions. This Special Issue, which is dedicated to these topics, will cover but not limited to the following:

  • Self-powered system;
  • Nanogenerator;
  • Sensors;
  • Human mechanical energy collection;
  • Motion monitoring;
  • Big data analysis.

We welcome papers on various aspects of energy and automatic force, including systems from materials science, mechanic technology, manufacturing technology, and theoretical analysis to provide a theoretical and practical basis for the innovation and development of energy conversion and flexible sensors in the field of intelligence systems.

Dr. Liang Chu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • self-powered system
  • nanogenerator
  • sensors
  • human mechanical energy collection
  • motion monitoring
  • big data analysis

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Review and Prospect of Legal Development in Commercial Nuclear Energy
by Wuqing Du, Wei You and Zhenqing Xu
Energies 2022, 15(12), 4310; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en15124310 - 12 Jun 2022
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As a major developer of commercial nuclear energy, China saw its developments improve year by year in relevant key indicators such as the number of commercial nuclear facilities, total installed capacity and electricity generation. Accordingly, the legal system of commercial nuclear energy in [...] Read more.
As a major developer of commercial nuclear energy, China saw its developments improve year by year in relevant key indicators such as the number of commercial nuclear facilities, total installed capacity and electricity generation. Accordingly, the legal system of commercial nuclear energy in China has also improved in the past four decades in three phases: Beginning (1985–2002), Growth (2003–2015) and Maturity (2016–now). The legal needs of nuclear energy development, operation, supervision and regulation has been basically met with great focuses on authorities, nuclear safety licensing, disposal of radioactive nuclear wastes and nuclear materials. However, problems still exist, including an inefficient legal system, complicated organic system and inadequate supervision on those regulatory bodies. Looking ahead, efforts should be made in three aspects for safe and healthy development in China’s commercial nuclear industry, specifically, a better relevant legal system, safety management licensing and emergency response to nuclear accidents. Full article
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Combined Light and Electron Scattering for Exploring Proximity Effects on Hydrogen Absorption in Vanadium
by Wen Huang, Xin Xiao, Parker Steichen, Sotirios A. Droulias, Martin Brischetto, Max Wolff, Xing’ao Li and Björgvin Hjörvarsson
Energies 2021, 14(24), 8251; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en14248251 - 08 Dec 2021
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We investigate proximity effects on hydrogen absorption in ultra-thin vanadium layers through combing light transmission and electron scattering. We compare the thermodynamic properties of the vanadium layers, which are based on the superlattice structure of Cr/V (001) and Fe/V (001). We find an [...] Read more.
We investigate proximity effects on hydrogen absorption in ultra-thin vanadium layers through combing light transmission and electron scattering. We compare the thermodynamic properties of the vanadium layers, which are based on the superlattice structure of Cr/V (001) and Fe/V (001). We find an influence of the proximity effects on the finite-size scaling of the critical temperatures, which can be explained by a variation of dead layers in the vanadium. In addition to this, the proximity effects on hydrogen absorption are also verified from the changes of excess resistivity. Full article
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Portable Mobile Gait Monitor System Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Monitoring Gait and Powering Electronics
by Yupeng Mao, Yongsheng Zhu, Tianming Zhao, Changjun Jia, Xiao Wang and Qi Wang
Energies 2021, 14(16), 4996; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en14164996 - 14 Aug 2021
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A self-powered portable triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is used to collect biomechanical energy and monitor the human motion, which is the new development trend in portable devices. We have developed a self-powered portable triboelectric nanogenerator, which is used in human motion energy collection and [...] Read more.
A self-powered portable triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is used to collect biomechanical energy and monitor the human motion, which is the new development trend in portable devices. We have developed a self-powered portable triboelectric nanogenerator, which is used in human motion energy collection and monitoring mobile gait and stability capability. The materials involved are common PTFE and aluminum foil, acting as a frictional layer, which can output electrical signals based on the triboelectric effect. Moreover, 3D printing technology is used to build the optimized structure of the nanogenerator, which has significantly improved its performance. TENG is conveniently integrated with commercial sport shoes, monitoring the gait and stability of multiple human motions, being strategically placed at the immediate point of motion during the respective process. The presented equipment uses a low-frequency stabilized voltage output system to provide power for the wearable miniature electronic device, while stabilizing the voltage output, in order to effectively prevent voltage overload. The interdisciplinary research has provided more application prospects for nanogenerators regarding self-powered module device integration. Full article
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Research Progress on Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Sports Applications
by Caixia Li, Yongsheng Zhu, Fengxin Sun, Changjun Jia, Tianming Zhao, Yupeng Mao and Haidong Yang
Energies 2022, 15(16), 5807; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en15165807 - 10 Aug 2022
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Progress in science and technology drives the continuous innovation of energy collection and utilization. In the field of sports, the information collection and analysis based on Internet of things have attracted particular attention. Moreover, triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) has promising applications in the field [...] Read more.
Progress in science and technology drives the continuous innovation of energy collection and utilization. In the field of sports, the information collection and analysis based on Internet of things have attracted particular attention. Moreover, triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) has promising applications in the field of sports. Here, we introduce the working principle of the TENG then the progress of the TENG as a wearable energy sensor is examined in the two fields of basic human activities and sports, especially competitive sports. On this basis, it is considered that the stability of devices, the universality of materials, and the scientificity of application of the TENG in the future need to be improved. We provide a direction for further upgrading energy collection technology to promote the high-quality development of human mechanical energy sensing in the field of sports. Full article
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