Energy Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Waste‐to‐energy
research
is
crucial
for
reducing
environmental
pollution
and
achieving
a
greener
planet.
Among
many
waste‐to‐energy
technologies,
triboelectric
nanogenerators
(TENGs)
have
attracted
much
attention
in
using
waste
materials
energy
production
the
last
decade.
This
study
presents
first
reported
use
of
biowaste
sea
shells
(BSS)
development
TENGs.
For
fabrication
TENG,
BSS
powder
attached
to
aluminum
tape
act
as
one
layer
silicone
rubber
serve
opposite
layer.
The
BSS‐TENG
device
produces
an
output
voltage
current
≈200
V
40
μA,
respectively.
power
density
achieved
by
fabricated
TENG
948
mW
m
−2
.
utilized
powering
series
connected
240
LEDs
momentarily
each
tapping.
not
only
offers
sustainable
cost‐effective
material
assembly,
but
also
opens
up
new
avenues
into
harvesting
utilizing
biowaste,
with
potential
future
applications
small‐scale
devices
contributing
solutions.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 1548 - 1548
Published: May 30, 2024
In
this
review,
we
introduce
recently
developed
plasma-based
approaches
for
depositing
and
treating
piezoelectric
nanoparticles
(NPs)
polymer
films
nanogenerator
(NG)
sensor
applications.
We
also
present
the
properties
an
overview
of
synthesized
or
modified
materials
on
polymers
to
highlight
existing
challenges
future
directions
plasma
methods
under
vacuum,
low
pressure,
ambient
air
conditions.
The
various
processes
involved
in
NGs
sensors,
including
vapor
deposition,
dielectric
barrier
discharge,
surface
modification,
are
introduced
summarized
controlling
(etching,
roughening,
crosslinking,
functionalization,
crystallinity).
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 14, 2025
Traditional
farming
methods,
effective
for
generations,
struggle
to
meet
rising
global
food
demands
due
limitations
in
productivity,
efficiency,
and
sustainability
amid
climate
change
resource
scarcity.
Precision
agriculture
presents
a
viable
solution
by
optimizing
use,
enhancing
fostering
sustainable
practices
through
data-driven
decision-making
supported
advanced
sensors
Internet
of
Things
(IoT)
technologies.
This
review
examines
various
smart
used
precision
agriculture,
including
soil
moisture,
pH,
plant
stress
etc.
These
deliver
real-time
data
that
enables
informed
decision-making,
facilitating
targeted
interventions
like
optimized
irrigation,
fertilization,
pest
management.
Additionally,
the
highlights
transformative
role
IoT
agriculture.
The
integration
sensor
networks
with
platforms
allows
remote
monitoring,
analysis
via
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
machine
learning
(ML),
automated
control
systems,
enabling
predictive
analytics
address
challenges
such
as
disease
outbreaks
yield
forecasting.
However,
while
offers
significant
benefits,
it
faces
high
initial
investment
costs,
complexities
management,
needs
technical
expertise,
security
privacy
concerns,
issues
connectivity
agricultural
areas.
Addressing
these
technological
economic
is
essential
maximizing
potential
sustainability.
Therefore,
this
we
explore
latest
trends,
challenges,
opportunities
associated
enabled
Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 1964 - 1964
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
Renewable
energy
is
the
best
choice
for
clean
and
sustainable
development.
A
single
renewable
system
reveals
an
intermittent
disadvantage
during
production
process
due
to
effects
of
weather,
season,
day/night,
working
environment.
generally
hybrid
(HRES)
scheme
that
built
based
on
a
combination
two
or
more
sources
(such
as
solar
energy,
wind
power,
hydropower,
thermal
ocean
energy)
produce
electrical
consumption,
storage,
power
transmission
line.
HRESs
feature
outstanding
characteristics
enhancing
conversion
efficiency
reducing
fluctuations
process.
Triboelectric
nanogenerator
(TENG)
technology
transduces
wasted
mechanical
energies
into
energy.
The
TENG
can
harvest
wind,
water
flow,
electricity
with
ability
be
integrated
HRES
high
in
production.
This
article
reviews
recent
techniques
methods
using
triboelectric
nanogenerators
(TENGs)
advanced
systems
improvements
harvesting
production,
practical
applications.
paper
mentions
benefits,
challenges,
specific
solutions
related
development
utilization
HRESs.
results
show
highly
potential
source
integration,
application,
are
useful
reference
developing
models
applications
robust
near
future.
