Emergence of sustainable materials for energy harvesting: perspectives and future trends
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Vikas Kashyap
Abstract
The quest for sustainable energy solutions has led to innovative methods of energy harvesting using ambient sources such as vibrations, heat, magnetic fields, and radio frequencies. Sustainable materials, such as piezoelectric polymers, bio-inspired nanomaterials, and semiconductors, offer an eco-friendly alternative for energy conversion, combining biodegradability, flexibility, and efficiency. By leveraging these advancements, energy harvesters enable self-powered devices for applications in Internet of things, wearable electronics, and environmental monitoring. This chapter examines the mechanisms, materials, and challenges in energy harvesting, while emphasizing the importance of sustainability and exploring its potential impact on energy systems.
Abstract
The quest for sustainable energy solutions has led to innovative methods of energy harvesting using ambient sources such as vibrations, heat, magnetic fields, and radio frequencies. Sustainable materials, such as piezoelectric polymers, bio-inspired nanomaterials, and semiconductors, offer an eco-friendly alternative for energy conversion, combining biodegradability, flexibility, and efficiency. By leveraging these advancements, energy harvesters enable self-powered devices for applications in Internet of things, wearable electronics, and environmental monitoring. This chapter examines the mechanisms, materials, and challenges in energy harvesting, while emphasizing the importance of sustainability and exploring its potential impact on energy systems.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- Foundations and evolution of sustainable materials for future renewable energy trends 1
- Sustainable materials for energy harvesting, piezoelectric applications, sensors, and fuel cells 25
- Advanced sustainable materials with green carbon nanostructure-based composites for environmental and energy harvesting 45
- Sustainable polymeric materials: development, challenges, and future benefits for industrialization 61
- Advancements in materials enabling wind energy 89
- Emergence of sustainable materials for energy harvesting: perspectives and future trends 117
- Advanced sustainable materials for nuclear energy 135
- Empowering the future via energy storage: roadmap of renewable energy mission 169
- Renewable energy resource: current status, future prospect, and their 3D printing technology 199
- Advancement and innovation in materials for solar energy and industrial development 219
- Breakthroughs in materials for solar energy: bridging education and industry 237
- Polymeric materials for clean energy: innovations, challenges, and industrial prospects 257
- Index 345
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- Foundations and evolution of sustainable materials for future renewable energy trends 1
- Sustainable materials for energy harvesting, piezoelectric applications, sensors, and fuel cells 25
- Advanced sustainable materials with green carbon nanostructure-based composites for environmental and energy harvesting 45
- Sustainable polymeric materials: development, challenges, and future benefits for industrialization 61
- Advancements in materials enabling wind energy 89
- Emergence of sustainable materials for energy harvesting: perspectives and future trends 117
- Advanced sustainable materials for nuclear energy 135
- Empowering the future via energy storage: roadmap of renewable energy mission 169
- Renewable energy resource: current status, future prospect, and their 3D printing technology 199
- Advancement and innovation in materials for solar energy and industrial development 219
- Breakthroughs in materials for solar energy: bridging education and industry 237
- Polymeric materials for clean energy: innovations, challenges, and industrial prospects 257
- Index 345
