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Next Generation of Power Electronics Components, Devices and Control Techniques

A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "E：Engineering and Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 September 2023) | Viewed by 3819

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Dr. Francisco J. Perez-Pinal

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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Celaya Institute of Technology, Celaya 38010, Mexico
Interests: electronics; education; instrumentation and measurement; harvest energy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Today in this globalized world, in less than half-decade, we are sadly spectators of human fragility in public health and a forthcoming energy crisis—the first one generated by SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, and the second related to the Ukraine–Russia conflict. These two examples have reminded us, one more time, that events on one side of this global world have consequences on the rest. 

After more than two years of isolation, face masks, vaccines, and technological advances such as UVC-LED lamps, which have proven to be a sort of solution, and after thinking that we were finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, it turns out that we are entering another unexplored path.

Therefore, with the main aim to provide solutions to our dependence on fossil fuel systems such as oil and gas supply, this Special Issue is focused on research, development, and innovation of power electronics components, devices, and control techniques in areas such as (but not limited to) renewable energy, diversification of energy supply, and efficient use of natural resources, which seem to be, once more, the most feasible answers to our problems.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:

  • Power electronic technologies and techniques for energy conversion;
  • Power electronics and renewable energy systems;
  • Power electronics and energy storage devices, systems, and control techniques;
  • Power electronic interfaces for energy systems;
  • Power electronics for harvest energy;
  • Power electronic converters;
  • Power electronics in pico-grids and micro-grids;
  • Optimization in power electronics with applications to renewable energy conversion;
  • Intelligent power electronics in renewable energy systems;
  • Electric/hybrid vehicle converters.

Prof. Dr. Francisco Perez-Pinal
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Micromachines is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • renewable energy sources
  • harvest energy
  • energy storage
  • diversification of energy supply
  • sustainable energy conversion
  • power electronics converters
  • modeling and control of power electronic converters
  • (smart) pico- and microgrids
  • transportation electrification

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A Novel Non-Isolated High-Gain Non-Inverting Interleaved DC–DC Converter
by Farhan Mumtaz, Nor Zaihar Yahaya, Sheikh Tanzim Meraj, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh and Ghulam E Mustafa Abro
Micromachines 2023, 14(3), 585; https://doi.org/10.3390/mi14030585 - 28 Feb 2023
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High-gain DC–DC converters are being drastically utilized in renewable energy generation systems, such as photovoltaic (PV) and fuel cells (FC). Renewable energy sources (RES) persist with low-level output voltage; therefore, high-gain DC–DC converters are essentially integrated with RES for satisfactory performance. This paper [...] Read more.
High-gain DC–DC converters are being drastically utilized in renewable energy generation systems, such as photovoltaic (PV) and fuel cells (FC). Renewable energy sources (RES) persist with low-level output voltage; therefore, high-gain DC–DC converters are essentially integrated with RES for satisfactory performance. This paper proposes a non-isolated high-gain non-inverting interleaved DC–DC boost converter. The proposed DC–DC converter topology is comprised of two inductors and these are charging and discharging in series and parallel circuit configurations. The voltage multiplier technique is being utilized to produce high gain. The proposed topology is designed to operate in three modes of operation. Three switches are operated utilizing two distinct duty ratios to avoid the extreme duty ratio while having high voltage gain. Owing to its intelligent design, the voltage stress on the switches is also significantly reduced where the maximum stress is only 50% of the output voltage. The proposed converter’s steady-state analysis with two distinct duty ratios is thoroughly explored. Furthermore, a 160 W 20/400 V prototype is developed for performance analysis and validation. The converter topology can generate output voltage with a very high voltage gain of 20, which is verified by the prototype. Moreover, a high efficiency of 93.2% is attained by the proposed converter’s hardware prototype. Full article
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Research Progress on the Application of Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Wind Energy Collection
by Jin Yan, Zhi Tang, Naerduo Mei, Dapeng Zhang, Yinghao Zhong and Yuxuan Sheng
Micromachines 2023, 14(8), 1592; https://doi.org/10.3390/mi14081592 - 13 Aug 2023
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The escalating global energy demand necessitates the exploration of renewable energy sources, with wind energy emerging as a crucial and widely available resource. With wind energy exhibiting a vast potential of approximately 1010 kw/a per year, about ten times that of global hydroelectric [...] Read more.
The escalating global energy demand necessitates the exploration of renewable energy sources, with wind energy emerging as a crucial and widely available resource. With wind energy exhibiting a vast potential of approximately 1010 kw/a per year, about ten times that of global hydroelectric power generation, its efficient conversion and utilization hold the promise of mitigating the pressing energy crisis and replacing the dominant reliance on fossil fuels. In recent years, Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs) have emerged as novel and efficient means of capturing wind energy. This paper provides a comprehensive summary of the fundamental principles governing four basic working modes of TENGs, elucidating the structures and operational mechanisms of various models employed in wind energy harvesting. Furthermore, it highlights the significance of two major TENG configurations, namely, the vertical touch-separation pattern structure and the independent layer pattern for wind energy collection, emphasizing their respective advantages. Furthermore, the study briefly discusses the current strengths of nano-friction power generation in wind energy harvesting while acknowledging the existing challenges pertaining to device design, durability, operation, and maintenance. The review concludes by presenting potential research directions and prospects for triboelectric nanogenerators generation in the realm of wind energy, offering valuable insights for researchers and scholars in the field. Full article
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