Maximal energy that can be converted by a dielectric elastomer generator

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Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Solutions: A Review (2020, background): “These two effects coexist in a piezoelectric material, therefore ignoring the presence of one effect in an application would be thermodynamically inconsistent [45].”
Theory of dielectric elastomers (2010, methodology): “Such graphic methods have been used to optimize actuators[33,34] and calculate the maximal energy of conversion for generators[35-37].”
Dielectric Elastomer Generators: How Much Energy Can Be Converted? (2011, methodology): “Our previous study [16] represented the stress–stretch curve by using the neo-Hookean model.”
Underwater thrust and power generation using flexible piezoelectric composites: an experimental investigation toward self-powered swimmer-sensor platforms (2011, background): “double-hinge analogies given by Azuma [28] in his book and their effect on the frequency range of optimal performance.”
NONEQUILIBRIUM THERMODYNAMICS OF DIELECTRIC ELASTOMERS (2011, background): “…2001; Pelrine et al., 2002; O'Halloran et al., 2008], artificial limbs [Biddiss and Chau, June 24, 2011 9 , energy harvesters [Pelrine et al., 2001; Koh et al., 2009], Braille displays [Bar-Cohen, 2009], bio-stimulation pads [Carpi et al., 2009, 2010], and adaptive optics [Beck et al., 2009;…”