Mukesh Ganchi,
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Geetanjali Institute of Technical Studies, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Abstract
A revolutionary step for attaining energy-efficient, sustainable, and intelligent industrial processes is the use of smart materials with industrial engineering systems. Advanced approaches to energy harvesting, conversion, and storage in industrial settings are made possible via smart materials, which are distinguished by their capacity to sense and react dynamically to mechanical, thermal, electrical, and external cues. These materials enable accurate energy recovery from vibrations in machinery, operational loads, waste heat, and relationships between humans and machines that are frequently present in industrial processes by utilizing mechanisms like piezoelectricity, electric induction, triboelectric effects, and thermoelectricity. By improving the performance, flexibility, safety, and lifetime reliability of batteries, supercapacitors, and thermal energy storage systems, smart materials not only collect energy but also make an important advancement to next-generation storage systems for energy. In manufacturing settings, their self-adaptive and versatile qualities facilitate optimal energy management, structural health assessments and real-time monitoring. Widespread adoption is still impeded by issues with large-scale manufacture, system integration, long-term durability, consistency in challenging industrial settings, and economic viability. This paper emphasizes the growing relevance of smart materials in industrial engineering applications and their critical role in promoting intelligent energy systems, environmentally conscious manufacturing, and Industry 4.0-driven industrial landscapes.
Keywords: Smart materials, Industrial engineering, Energy harvesting, Energy storage, Smart manufacturing, Sustainability
[This article belongs to International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering ]
Mukesh Ganchi. Smart Material–Based Energy Conversion and Storage Solutions in Industrial Engineering Systems. International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering. 2025; 03(02):33-38.
Mukesh Ganchi. Smart Material–Based Energy Conversion and Storage Solutions in Industrial Engineering Systems. International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering. 2025; 03(02):33-38. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijipde/article=2025/view=235261
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| Volume | 03 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | 13/12/2025 |
| Accepted | 15/12/2025 |
| Published | 27/12/2025 |
| Publication Time | 14 Days |
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