Nanogenerators Basic Concepts, Design Strategies, and Applications

This book provides an in-depth review of the history, fundamental theory, design strategies, and applications of nanogenerators. Working principles, device mechanisms, material characteristics, types of nanogenerators, and their different uses are fully explored.

Top researchers in the field of sustainable technology from different backgrounds and fields contribute their expertise to deliver a must-have practical resource for students, academic researchers, and industry professionals.

FEATURES

• Describes the fundamental aspects and theory of nanogenerators
• Explores design strategies including material assessment based upon planned application
• Tailors the introduction and essential concept discussion for the industrial and research community
• Explores current applications, existing challenges, and the future outlook for the field

1. Nanogenerators-Based Energy Storage Devices 2. Working Principles and Mechanisms in Nanogenerators 3. Nanogenerators Theories and Applications 4. 2D Materials for Nanogenerators 5. Carbon Materials for Nanogenerators 6. Piezoelectric Nanogenerators 7. Triboelectric Nanogenerators 8. Hybrid Nanogenerators 9. Pyroelectric Nanogenerators in Energy Technology 10. Wearable Nanogenerators 11. Flexible Nanogenerators: A Promising Route of Harvesting Mechanical Energy 12. Nanogenerators as a Sustainable Power Source 13. Recent Advances and Applications of Nanogenerators in Sensors, Photovoltaic, Wind, and Blue Energy 14. Large-Scale Applications of Triboelectric, Piezoelectric, and Pyroelectric Nanogenerators 15. Electroactive Polymers and Their Carbon Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting 16. Polymer Nanogenerators for Biomedical Applications