RUDN Journal of Engineering ResearchRUDN Journal of Engineering ResearchВестник Российского университета дружбы народов. Серия: Инженерные исследования2312-81432312-8151Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)4975510.22363/2312-8143-2026-27-1-122-130IAHRIIArticlesСтатьиResearch ArticleAdvances and Future Directions in Floating Buoy Technologyfor Marine Energy and Environmental ApplicationsПередовые разработки и перспективы применения плавучих буев в морской энергетике и экологическом мониторингеhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4928-6236PhamNgoc T.ФамНгок Тхинь

Doctor of Civil Engineering, Lecturer, Faculty of Civil Engineering

доктор технических наук, преподаватель, факультет гражданского строительства

thinhtls@tlu.edu.vnThuyloi UniversityУниверситет Туйлой1304202627112213013042026Copyright ©; 2026, Pham N.T.Copyright ©; 2026, Фам Н.Т.2026Pham N.T.Фам Н.Т.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0https://journals.rudn.ru/engineering-researches/article/view/49755

Floating buoy technology has rapidly advanced and is integral to marine science, renewable energy harvesting, and environmental monitoring applications. This study synthesizes recent innovations in buoy designs, energy conversion technologies, and hybrid system integration. Key advancements include modular construction techniques, bio-inspired and hydrodynamic optimizations for improved stability and efficiency, and novel energy-harvesting mechanisms utilizing oscillating buoys, piezoelectric, and triboelectric systems. The integration of floating buoys with hybrid platforms, such as floating breakwaters and offshore wind turbines, demonstrates considerable potential for cost sharing and enhanced performance. Despite substantial progress, critical gaps remain, particularly in long-term operational validation, real-world performance under extreme conditions, scalability, and comprehensive environmental impact assessments. This study identifies these research gaps and outlines future directions to facilitate the widespread adoption of floating buoy technologies. The insights provided are crucial for guiding ongoing innovation, addressing existing limitations, and supporting sustainable blue-economy initiatives.

Технология плавучих буев стремительно развивается и становится важным компонентом морских научных исследований, сбора возобновляемой энергии и экологического мониторинга. В этом исследовании обобщены последние инновации в конструкции буев, технологиях преобразования энергии и интеграции гибридных систем. Ключевые достижения включают в себя модульную конструкцию, биоинспекцию и гидродинамическую оптимизацию для повышения стабильности и эффективности, а также новые механизмы сбора энергии, использующие колеблющиеся буи, пьезоэлектрические и трибоэлектрические системы. Интеграция плавучих буев с гибридными платформами, такими как плавучие волнорезы и морские ветряные турбины, демонстрирует значительный потенциал для распределения затрат и повышения производительности. Несмотря на значительный прогресс, остаются нерешенные вопросы, такие как надежность работы в реальных условиях, масштабируемость и комплексная оценка воздействия на окружающую среду. В настоящем исследовании выявлены эти пробелы и намечены будущие направления, способствующие широкому внедрению технологий плавучих буев. Представленные выводы имеют решающее значение для руководства дальнейшими инновациями, устранения существующих ограничений и поддержки инициатив устойчивого развития голубой экономики.

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