As the world shifts toward sustainable energy and intelligent infrastructure, the demand for self-powered, miniaturized, and customizable energy solutions is rapidly increasing. Now, researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, led by Prof. Gary Chi-Pong Tsui, have published a comprehensive review on additive manufacturing (AM) for nanogenerators, offering critical insights into how 3D printing is transforming the design, performance, and scalability of next-generation energy harvesters.
Why Additive Manufacturing Matters for Nanogenerators
Innovative Design and Features
Applications and Future Outlook
Challenges and Opportunities
The review also addresses current limitations, including fabrication quality, cross-scale manufacturing, processing efficiency, and industrial deployment. Future research is expected to focus on AI-driven AM, hybrid printing technologies, and sustainable materials to overcome these hurdles and accelerate the commercialization of AM-enabled nanogenerators.
This comprehensive review provides a roadmap for integrating additive manufacturing into the development of high-performance nanogenerators, emphasizing the convergence of materials science, mechanical engineering, and digital fabrication. Stay tuned for more groundbreaking work from Prof. Gary Chi-Pong Tsui and his team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University!
Nano-Micro Letters
Experimental study
Additive Manufacturing for Nanogenerators: Fundamental Mechanisms, Recent Advancements, and Future Prospects
11-Aug-2025