A Review on Composite Materials for Energy Harvesting in Electric Vehicles

Nithesh Naik, P. Suresh, Sanjay Yadav, M. P. Nisha, José Luis Arias-Gonzáles, Juan Carlos Cotrina-Aliaga, Ritesh Bhat (), Manohara D. Jalageri, Yashaarth Kaushik and Aakif Budnar Kunjibettu
Additional contact information
Nithesh Naik: Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
P. Suresh: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, K.P.R. Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore 641407, Tamil Nadu, India
Sanjay Yadav: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram 522302, Andhra Pradesh, India
M. P. Nisha: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, A.C.E. Engineering College, Hyderabad 501301, Telangana, India
José Luis Arias-Gonzáles: Department of Business, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Av. Universitaria 1801, San Miguel 15088, Peru
Juan Carlos Cotrina-Aliaga: Faculty of Human Medicine, Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista, Chincha 15067, Peru
Ritesh Bhat: Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
Manohara D. Jalageri: Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
Yashaarth Kaushik: Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
Aakif Budnar Kunjibettu: Department of Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 8, 1-19

Abstract: The field of energy harvesting is expanding to power various devices, including electric vehicles, with energy derived from their surrounding environments. The unique mechanical and electrical qualities of composite materials make them ideal for energy harvesting applications, and they have shown tremendous promise in this area. Yet additional studies are needed to fully grasp the promise of composite materials for energy harvesting in electric vehicles. This article reviews composite materials used for energy harvesting in electric vehicles, discussing mechanical characteristics, electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and cost-effectiveness. As a bonus, it delves into using composites in piezoelectric, electromagnetic, and thermoelectric energy harvesters. The high strength-to-weight ratio provided by composite materials is a major benefit for energy harvesting. Especially important in electric vehicles, where saving weight means saving money at the pump and driving farther between charges, this quality is a boon to the field. Many composite materials and their possible uses in energy harvesting systems are discussed in the article. These composites include polymer-based composites, metal-based composites, bio-waste-based hybrid composites and cement-based composites. In addition to describing the promising applications of composite materials for energy harvesting in electric vehicles, the article delves into the obstacles that must be overcome before the technology can reach its full potential. Energy harvesting devices could be more effective and reliable if composite materials were cheaper and less prone to damage. Further study is also required to determine the durability and dependability of composite materials for use in energy harvesting. However, composite materials show promise for energy harvesting in E.V.s. Further study and development are required before their full potential can be realized. This article discusses the significant challenges and potential for future research and development in composite materials for energy harvesting in electric vehicles. It thoroughly evaluates the latest advances and trends in this field.

Keywords: composite materials; energy harvesting; energy efficiency; electric vehicles (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
References: View references in EconPapers View complete reference list from CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3348/pdf (application/pdf)
https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3348/ (text/html)

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:8:p:3348-:d:1120089

Access Statistics for this article

Energies is currently edited by Ms. Agatha Cao

More articles in Energies from MDPI
Bibliographic data for series maintained by MDPI Indexing Manager ().