2D Nanomaterials for Effective Energy Scavenging

Md Al Mahadi Hasan; Yuanhao Wang; Chris R. Bowen; Ya Yang

doi:10.1007/s40820-021-00603-9

Nano-Micro Letters (Mar 2021)

2D Nanomaterials for Effective Energy Scavenging

Md Al Mahadi Hasan,
Yuanhao Wang,
Chris R. Bowen,
Ya Yang

Affiliations

Md Al Mahadi Hasan: CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Yuanhao Wang: SUSTech Engineering Innovation Center, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology
Chris R. Bowen: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath
Ya Yang: CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-021-00603-9
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 13, no. 1
pp. 1 – 41

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Abstract The development of a nation is deeply related to its energy consumption. 2D nanomaterials have become a spotlight for energy harvesting applications from the small-scale of low-power electronics to a large-scale for industry-level applications, such as self-powered sensor devices, environmental monitoring, and large-scale power generation. Scientists from around the world are working to utilize their engrossing properties to overcome the challenges in material selection and fabrication technologies for compact energy scavenging devices to replace batteries and traditional power sources. In this review, the variety of techniques for scavenging energies from sustainable sources such as solar, air, waste heat, and surrounding mechanical forces are discussed that exploit the fascinating properties of 2D nanomaterials. In addition, practical applications of these fabricated power generating devices and their performance as an alternative to conventional power supplies are discussed with the future pertinence to solve the energy problems in various fields and applications.

Published in Nano-Micro Letters

ISSN: 2311-6706 (Print); 2150-5551 (Online)
Publisher: SpringerOpen
Country of publisher: Germany
LCC subjects: Technology
Website: http://www.springer.com/40820

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