Nanogenerators: Basic Concepts, Design Strategies, and Applications

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