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.