Advances in MEMS Energy Harvester
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems (MEMS/NEMS)".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2024 | Viewed by 163
Special Issue Editor
Interests: self-powered system; rotating energy harvesting; triboelectric nanogenerator
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) energy harvesters have garnered considerable attention as a promising technology for powering small-scale electronic devices using ambient energy sources. This Special Issue presents the latest advancements and innovations in this field, and will cover various aspects, including design, materials, fabrication techniques, and applications, with the aim of improving the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of MEMS energy harvesters.
Contributions to this Special Issue can include original research articles and review papers that address key challenges and propose novel solutions. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics.
- Design optimization and modeling of MEMS energy harvesters;
- Novel materials and fabrication techniques for improved energy conversion efficiency;
- Integration of MEMS energy harvesters with advanced electronics and power management systems;
- Exploration of new energy sources for MEMS energy harvesting, such as solar, thermal, vibration, and electromagnetic;
- Miniaturization and packaging strategies for enhanced portability and versatility;
- Energy storage and management for MEMS energy harvesters;
- Case studies and real-world applications of MEMS energy harvesters in areas such as wireless sensor networks, wearable electronics, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Dr. Xueping Xu
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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