From scientific and technological points of view, poly (vinylidene fluoride), PVDF, is one of
the most exciting polymers due to its overall physicochemical characteristics. This polymer …

Piezoelectric actuators find extensive application in delivering precision motion in the
micrometer to nanometer range. The advantages of a broader range of motion, rapid …

Sustainable power supply via triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is attractive for self‐
powered actuation systems in the era of the Internet of Things (IoTs). Herein, a low‐power …

Energy harvesting represents one of the recent challenging subjects related to vibration and
control. The scale of energy harvesters and storage can involve a wide power range, and …

Hysteresis is highly undesired for the vibration control of piezoelectric beams especially in
high-precision applications. Current-controlled piezoelectric beams cope with hysteresis …

Piezoelectric actuators (PEAs) have the benefits of a high-resolution and high-frequency
response and are widely applied in the field of micro-/nano-high-precision positioning …

Precise actuation is a widely utilized technology in the realm of high-end equipment.
Piezoelectric actuators (PEAs) stand out due to their exceptional attributes, including high …

This paper presents a novel Contactless Hybrid Static Magnetostrictive Force-Torque
(CHSMFT) sensor using Galfenol. Initially, the sensor's design principles for measuring axial …

Fast mechanical switches (FMSs) play a significant role in the control and protection of dc
power systems. The need for fast response, rapid actuating, and compact size actuators is …

This article first reviews the position control of piezoelectric actuators, particularly charge-
based sensorless control systems, which often include a charge estimator as a key …