IntechOpen Nanogenerators - Fundamentals, Technologies, and Emerging Applications (Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials)

Nanogenerators - Fundamentals, Technologies, and Emerging Applications presents a comprehensive overview of nanoscale energy conversion technologies that transform mechanical, thermal, and environmental energy into electrical power. The book begins with the fundamental principles and evolution of nanogenerators, covering piezoelectric, triboelectric, thermoelectric, pyroelectric, and hybrid systems. It then explores materials and fabrication strategies, emphasizing green, biopolymer-based, and textile-integrated designs for wearable and eco-friendly energy harvesting. Also, it introduces emerging directions, including energy-autonomous neuromorphic systems and nanogenerator-enabled artificial synapses for intelligent electronics. By integrating theory, materials science, and advanced applications, this book provides a unified understanding of the field and highlights its role in sustainable power generation and next-generation smart devices. Intended for researchers, engineers, and graduate students in nanotechnology, materials science, and energy engineering, this book serves as both a foundational reference and a forward-looking guide to the future of self-powered and intelligent nanosystems.