Stretchable Energy-harvesting Devices

Energy Generation and Storage with Soft Materials 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Narimene Zerguine, Yasin Altin
DOI: 10.1039/9781837677597-00301
Cited by: 1
References: 106

Abstract

Harvesting ambient energy into electricity using soft and stretchable materials is a promising technology for emerging classes of stretchable electronics, e-skins, and soft robotics. This chapter presents an extensive overview of stretchable energy-harvesting devices based on piezoelectricity, triboelectricity, thermoelectricity, and photovoltaic energy. Various strategies to enhance device stretchability are briefly discussed, including the selection of materials (e.g., elastomers, conductive polymers), innovative structural designs (e.g., serpentine interconnects, kirigami structures), and integration methods.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Advanced Materials and Mechanics Dielectric materials and actuators

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy Generation and Storage with Soft Materials
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry
Pages
301–330
Publication date
26 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter