Wurtzite nanostructured piezoelectric devices

The renewable energy sources necessitate the quest due to climate change and global warming. The potential of intrinsic piezoelectric semiconductors particularly wurtzite structures are excellent candi-dates for capturing energy, as piezoelectric nanodevices which can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy through piezoelectric effects. In this article, a comprehensive review of the character-istics and applications of wurtzite structures at different scales and morphologies, focusing on their dimensions. With a brief introduction of the basic theory of the piezoelectric effect, the characteristics, synthesis methods, and application scope of wurtzite structures were systematically discussed from three-dimensional (3D) to two-dimensional (2D) to one-dimensional (1D) for the energy harvesting. The opportunities and challenges of piezoelectric nanoenergy harvesting systems based on wurtzite struc-tures were outlined with the roadmap. Thus, this study highlights the significance of wurtzite structures as candidates for renewable energy generation to deliver climate efficient solutions in the energy scarcity.& COPY; 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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This article reviews the potential of wurtzite structures, especially intrinsic piezoelectric semiconductors, for energy harvesting at different scales and morphologies (3D, 2D, and 1D). The characteristics, synthesis methods, and application scope of wurtzite structures are discussed systematically, along with the opportunities and challenges in piezoelectric nanoenergy harvesting systems based on wurtzite structures. The study emphasizes the significance of wurtzite structures as candidates for renewable energy generation.