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Recent Advances in Non-Isolated DC/DC Converter Topologies: A Review and Future Perspectives

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Continuous advancements in power conversion techniques address the growing need for efficiency and adaptability in contemporary energy applications, including e-mobility, renewable energy, and energy storage systems. This work presents a review grounded in the fundamental topologies of power converters and subsequently analyzes their modern modifications and technological advances. Traditional structures such as Buck, Boost, Ćuk, and flyback converters remain effective solutions for voltage and current regulation; however, they exhibit limitations when extremely high voltage conversion ratios are required. These constraints have motivated the emergence of more sophisticated architectures capable of overcoming such challenges. In this context, the paper provides a novel characterization and comparative analysis of quadratic and bidirectional converter topologies, emphasizing their capability to efficiently achieve both high and low conversion ratios while minimizing component stress and avoiding extreme load cycles. Quadratic converters demonstrate high performance in nonlinear systems with significant energy demands, whereas bidirectional converters enhance energy management in applications requiring bidirectional power flow, such as electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app152412868

Authors: Rafael Antonio Acosta-Rodríguez, Javier Rosero-García, Marco Rivera, Knapoj Chaimanekorn

Institutions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia, University of Talca, University of Nottingham

Language: English

Topic: Advanced DC-DC Converters

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896