Advances in Energy Harvesting and Wearable Sensors: Powering the Future of Smart Technologies
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "B：Biology and Biomedicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 169
Special Issue Editor
Interests: micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS); energy harvesting with implementation in health monitoring systems, biosensors, and vibration energy harvesting; self-powered implants; flat foot detection; fall detection for the elderly; frequency up-converter; nonlinear dynamics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores cutting-edge developments in the field of energy harvesting and wearable sensor technologies. It delves into the exciting progress made in capturing and converting energy from ambient sources to power wearable devices. These advancements have the potential to revolutionize various industries, including healthcare, fitness, and smart devices. This Special Issue showcases how these innovative technologies are paving the way for a future where smart technologies can operate efficiently and sustainably, enhancing our lives and empowering the growth of interconnected smart ecosystems.
This special issue aims to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and future trends in the field of energy harvesting and wearable sensors, with a specific focus on their role in powering smart technologies. The potential topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Energy harvesting techniques and technologies for wearable devices.
- Novel materials and designs for energy-efficient sensors.
- Energy storage and management systems for wearable electronics.
- Wireless power transfer and charging technologies for wearables.
- Integration of energy harvesting and storage with wearable sensors.
- Energy-efficient algorithms and data processing techniques for wearables.
- Applications of energy harvesting and wearable sensors in healthcare, sports, environmental monitoring, etc.
Dr. Alwathiqbellah Ibrahim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- energy harvesting
- wearable sensors
- self-powered
- future applications
- smart sensors
