Can ultraflexible energy harvesters and energy storage devices form flexible power systems?

The integration of ultraflexible energy harvesters and energy storage devices to form flexible power systems remains a significant challenge. Here, the authors report a system consisting of organic solar cells and zinc-ion batteries, exhibiting high power output for wearable sensors and gadgets.

Can portable energy storage systems complement transmission expansion?

Portable energy storage systems can complement transmission expansion by enabling fast, flexible, and cost-efficient responses to renewable integration that is crucial for a timely and cost-effective energy transition.

Can a self-powered system based on energy harvesting technology solve the problem?

Microsystems & Nanoengineering 7, Article number: 25 (2021) Cite this article A self-powered system based on energy harvesting technology can be a potential candidate for solving the problem of supplying power to electronic devices.

Are replaceable batteries a viable energy source for portable and wearable devices?

For portable and wearable electronic devices, the energy supply is a major obstacle to its flexible and integrated application. Replaceable batteries are now the common energy source of electronic devices. However, the rigid characteristics of these batteries limit the overall flexibility of electronic devices.

Can wearable energy harvesters scavenge human motion energy?

Maharjan, P. et al. High-performance cycloid inspired wearable electromagnetic energy harvester for scavenging human motion energy. Appl. Energy 256, 113987 (2019). Digregorio, G., Pierre, H., Laurent, P. & Redouté, J. M. Modeling and experimental characterization of an electromagnetic energy harvester for wearable and biomedical applications.