Renewable energy (RE) is the key element of sustainable, environmentally friendly, and cost-
effective electricity generation. An official report by International Energy Agency (IEA) states …

In the last decade, there has been a growing trend towards flexible body wave energy
converters (WECs) enabled by rubber-like elastomeric composite membrane structures that …

This review aims at giving a picture of the progress of the UK wave energy and suggesting
key steps needing to be taken for its contribution to the Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions …

Dielectric elastomer generator systems (DEGSs) are a class of electrostatic soft‐transducers
capable of converting oscillating mechanical power from different sources into usable …

Soft polymeric materials such as elastomers and hydrogels have played a significant role in
recent interdisciplinary research. They are subjected to large stretch and high cyclic loading …

We review wave energy conversion technologies for niche applications, ie, kilowatt-scale
systems that allow for more agile design, faster deployment and easier operation than utility …

The hydrodynamic performance of a stationary cylindrical dual-chamber Oscillating Water
Column (OWC) wave energy device was experimentally studied to assess conversion …

Mechanical energy harvesting transforms various forms of mechanical energy, including
ocean waves, wind, and human motions, into electrical energy, providing a viable solution to …

The dielectric elastomer (DE) ocean wave energy harvester is a promising option of
affordable and reliable power for the buoy's intelligent wireless sensors. A novel DE energy …

Micro piezoelectric generators have attracted immense interest to convert mechanical
vibrations into electric energy for ultralow power wireless sensors. Herein, an ocean wave …