Emerging Devices Based on Two-Dimensional Monolayer Materials for Energy Harvesting

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Energy Harvesting

Background:

• Two-dimensional (2-D) materials possess unique electrical, optoelectronic, mechanical, and thermal properties.
• These properties make them suitable for advanced electronic devices, sensors, and energy systems.
• Ambient energy harvesting is crucial for powering portable and wearable electronics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in energy-harvesting devices utilizing monolayer 2-D materials.
• To explore various energy conversion mechanisms and material configurations.
• To discuss future challenges and opportunities in self-powered technologies.

Main Methods:

• Review of photovoltaic, thermoelectric, piezoelectric, triboelectric, and hydrovoltaic energy harvesting.
• Analysis of osmotic pressure and Wi-Fi wireless energy harvesting techniques.
• Examination of monolayer heterostructures and hybrid device architectures.

Main Results:

• Monolayer 2-D materials demonstrate significant potential for efficient ambient energy conversion.
• Diverse mechanisms including photovoltaic, thermoelectric, and triboelectric effects are effectively employed.
• Heterostructures and hybrid devices show enhanced performance for energy harvesting.

Conclusions:

• 2-D materials are promising for developing self-powered electronics and wearable devices.
• Further research is needed to overcome challenges in large-scale fabrication and device integration.
• Continued innovation in 2-D material-based energy harvesting will drive the future of sustainable electronics.