Bridging the Gap: Integrating Energy Management with Moisture‐Electric Energy Harvesting

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Authors: Zhongliang Zhang, Renbo Zhu, Xiaoming Tao
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Abstract

ABSTRACT With the rapid proliferation of electronic devices, the demand for sustainable energy has grown considerably, particularly in the field of wearable health monitoring. In response, a variety of energy harvesting technologies have been developed to capture energy from the human body or the ambient environment. Among these, the moisture‐electric generator (MEG) has emerged as a promising approach for continuous power generation by leveraging the ubiquitous presence of environmental humidity. MEGs operate by absorbing moisture through hydrophilic materials and facilitating charge separation via ion migration. However, their electrical output is highly dependent on ambient relative humidity, resulting in performance fluctuations that impede practical deployment. Currently, there is a lack of specialized energy management systems tailored to the unique operating characteristics of MEGs. Therefore, this review explores energy management strategies that have been successfully applied in other energy harvesting systems, with the aim of adapting such strategies for MEG applications. Through analysis, learning, and adaptation of these existing systems, it is possible to help MEGs achieve more stable electrical output and accelerate their real‐world implementation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Physics Research
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
5
Issue
4
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN