Multistability is the phenomenon of multiple coexistent stable states, which are highly
sensitive to perturbations, initial conditions, system parameters, etc. Multistability has been …

Energy harvesting technologies have been explored by researchers for more than two
decades as an alternative to conventional power sources (eg batteries) for small-sized and …

This paper presents a state-of-the-art review on a hot topic in the literature, ie, vibration
based energy harvesting techniques, including theory, modelling methods and the …

Implantable medical devices (IMDs) have become indispensable medical tools for improving
the quality of life and prolonging the patient's lifespan. The minimization and extension of …

Self‐powered ultraviolet (UV) photodetectors, which have vast applications in the military
and for civilian purposes, have become particularly attractive in recent years due to their …

Energy harvesting of ambient wasted energy addresses limitations of traditional power
supplies by providing a supplementary electric power source. Vibration, as a type of …

The triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), a unique technology for harvesting ambient
mechanical energy based on the triboelectric effect, has been proven to be a cost-effective …

An important issue in resonant vibration energy harvesters is that the best performance of
the device is limited to a very narrow bandwidth around the fundamental resonance …

Sensor networks are a key technological and economic driver for global industries in the
near future, with applications in health care, environmental monitoring, infrastructure …

Materials science is recognized as one of the main factors driving development and
economic growth. Since the silicon industrial revolution of the 1950s, research and …