Ultrasoft and cuttable paper-based triboelectric nanogenerators for mechanical energy harvesting. (February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wu, Chaoxing; Kima, Tae Whan; Sung, Sihyun; Park, Jae Hyeon; Li, Fushan
• Is Part Of: Nano energy. Volume 44(2018)
• Page Start: 279
• Page End: 287
• Publication Date: 2018-02
• Subjects: Triboelectric nanogenerators -- Paper electronics -- Mechanical energy harvesting -- Portable electronics -- Ag nanowire; Nanoscience -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanostructured materials -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Nanoscience; Nanostructured materials; Nanotechnology; Power resources -- Technological innovations; Periodicals; 621.042
• DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2017.11.080
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2211-2855

Abstract

Abstract: When portability, low cost, and green energy requirements are considered, the search for an electricity generator harvesting environmental energy based on available cheap commercial materials and simple fabrication techniques becomes significantly important. In this study, the capability of ultrasoft and cuttable paper-based triboelectric nanogenerator (P-TENG) to harvest mechanical energy is demonstrated. The P-TENG maintains the excellent softness of tissue paper and has the characteristics of light weight (~ 87 g/m 2 ), high electric conductivity (6 Ω/square), and low cost (~ $3.00/m 2 ). More importantly, the P-TENG can be cut by the end-user to modify its size and shape and still function properly. The mechanical energies available during cleaning processes, the energy associated with the body's motion, sound energy, and wind energy can be directly harvested by using the P-TENG. The high portability of the P-TENG, the simple and scalable fabrication processes, low cost, and its ability to harvest mechanical energy make the P-TENG important for the development of green, portable, energy-harvesting devices. Graphical abstract: Highlights: Paper-based triboelectric nanogenerators (P-TENGs) are demonstrated. The P-TENG has light weight, high electric conductivity, and low cost (~ 3.00). The P-TENG can be cut to modify its size and shape and still function properly. The mechanical energies can be directly harvested by using the P-TENGs.