2D materials–polymer composites for developing piezoelectric energy-harvesting devices

Abstract

Energy-harvesting has emerged as one of the potential alternatives to the conventional energy sources due to its versatility and biocompatibility. Organic materials like polymers have given a different view to this area due to their flexibility and robust nature. To enhance the effect of the polymer materials in various fields certain additives are added to the polymeric matrix which leads to even better properties and applications. Two-dimensional materials have gained much attention as a reinforcer in the field of energy-harvesting. In this chapter, polymer-based energy-harvesting will be discussed with a primary focus on piezoelectric-based applications. The role of 2D materials and their polymer composites and their importance in piezoelectric energy-harvesting devices has been discussed. © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.