Sustainable Power: A Review of Recent Advancements in PVDF-Based Textiles for Energy Harvesting Applications

Emara, Ahmed I.; Shahba, Afaf Farag; Nassar, K.; Hamouda, Tamer

doi:10.21608/ejchem.2024.295776.9820

	Sustainable Power: A Review of Recent Advancements in PVDF-Based Textiles for Energy Harvesting Applications
Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Volume 68, Issue 3, March 2025, Page 361-378 PDF (873.66 K)
Document Type: Review Articles
DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2024.295776.9820
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Authors
Ahmed I. Emara ¹^{, 2}; Afaf Farag Shahba²; K. Nassar¹^{, 2}; Tamer Hamouda ³^{, 4}
¹Textile department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Egypt.
²Spinning and Weaving department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Egypt.
³Textile Research and Technology Institute, National Research Centre, Egypt
⁴Wilson College of Textile, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Abstract
Recent advancements in the development and utilization of Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based textiles for energy harvesting have shown promising potential in various applications. PVDF-based textiles have shown versatility and efficiency in converting ambient energy into viable electrical power sources, with applications in medical and health monitoring, sports and fitness, transportation, military and defence, structural health monitoring, industrial automation, environmental sensing, and soft robotics. Key design considerations such as electrode placement, structural integrity, and flexibility optimize the performance and durability of these textile energy harvesters. The article also highlights challenges and limitations associated with these materials and outlines potential future directions, such as wearable electronics, Internet of Things (IoT), biomedical applications, hybrid energy harvesting systems, and advanced materials and nanostructures. Overall, PVDF-based textiles are a sustainable and efficient solution for energy harvesting, with far-reaching implications for various industries and applications.
Keywords
Energy Harvesting; Renewable Energy; Sustainability; Smart Textiles; Piezoelectricity; PVDF; Nanogenerators


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