ReviewNational science review2025
Bio-hydrovoltaic technology: advancing from non-living to living hydrovoltaic systems.
Review in National science review, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Asymmetric Carbon-Film Hydrovoltaic Generators With Work-Function-Correlated Output in Liquid-Water and Hydrogel-Assisted Moisture Operation.Small methods · 2026Article
- A bird's-eye view for future ionic thermoelectrics: from ions to products.National science review · 2026Review
- A new horizon in hydrovoltaics.National science review · 2025Article
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Abstract
Bio-hydrovoltaic systems, which leverage the energy embedded in water's natural processes, present a promising avenue for sustainable energy production. Despite notable advances in non-living hydrovoltaic systems, research into biological materials remains relatively underdeveloped, leaving their unique advantages and long-term reliability potential largely untapped. This Review presents a comprehensive synthesis of progress in the field, with a particular focus on the evolution from non-living to living hydrovoltaic systems, and a precise articulation of their conceptual boundaries. We underscore a shift from structure-oriented material engineering toward biofunction-enabled energy conversion-a transition that enables breakthroughs in power output, system durability and environmental adaptability. Through systematic comparisons of mechanisms, biomaterial sources, performance metrics and emerging application scenarios, we identify current bottlenecks and propose targeted strategies. In light of recent trends, living hydrovoltaic systems hold particular promise as a forward-looking direction, offering a transformative platform for future hydrovoltaic internet, intelligence and ecological integration at scale.
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