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Zhang J, Zhang X, Zhu Y, Chen H, Chen Z, Hu Z. Recent advances in moisture-induced electricity generation based on wood lignocellulose: Preparation, properties, and applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135258. [PMID: 39233166 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 08/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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Moisture-induced electricity generation (MEG), which can directly harvest electricity from moisture, is considered as an effective strategy for alleviating the growing energy crisis. Recently, tremendous efforts have been devoted to developing MEG active materials from wood lignocellulose (WLC) due to its excellent properties including environmental friendliness, sustainability, and biodegradability. This review comprehensively summarizes the recent advances in MEG based on WLC (wood, cellulose, lignin, and woody biochar), covering its principles, preparation, performances, and applications. In detail, the basic working mechanisms of MEG are discussed, and the natural features of WLC and their significant advantages in the fabrication of MEG active materials are emphasized. Furthermore, the recent advances in WLC-based MEG for harvesting electrical energy from moisture are specifically discussed, together with their potential applications (sensors and power sources). Finally, the main challenges of current WLC-based MEG are presented, as well as the potential solutions or directions to develop highly efficient MEG from WLC.
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- Jinchao Zhang
- School of Environmental and Nature Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, China.
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- School of Environmental and Nature Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Material Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- School of Environmental and Nature Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, China
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- School of Environmental and Nature Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, China
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- School of Environmental and Nature Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, China.
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Ge C, Xu D, Feng X, Yang X, Song Z, Song Y, Chen J, Liu Y, Gao C, Du Y, Sun Z, Xu W, Fang J. Recent Advances in Fibrous Materials for Hydroelectricity Generation. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 17:29. [PMID: 39347862 PMCID: PMC11444048 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01537-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Depleting fossil energy sources and conventional polluting power generation pose a threat to sustainable development. Hydroelectricity generation from ubiquitous and spontaneous phase transitions between liquid and gaseous water has been considered a promising strategy for mitigating the energy crisis. Fibrous materials with unique flexibility, processability, multifunctionality, and practicability have been widely applied for fibrous materials-based hydroelectricity generation (FHG). In this review, the power generation mechanisms, design principles, and electricity enhancement factors of FHG are first introduced. Then, the fabrication strategies and characteristics of varied constructions including 1D fiber, 1D yarn, 2D fabric, 2D membrane, 3D fibrous framework, and 3D fibrous gel are demonstrated. Afterward, the advanced functions of FHG during water harvesting, proton dissociation, ion separation, and charge accumulation processes are analyzed in detail. Moreover, the potential applications including power supply, energy storage, electrical sensor, and information expression are also discussed. Finally, some existing challenges are considered and prospects for future development are sincerely proposed.
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- Can Ge
- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Materials, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China
- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
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Chen F, Zhang S, Guan P, Xu Y, Wan T, Lin CH, Li M, Wang C, Chu D. High-Performance Flexible Graphene Oxide-Based Moisture-Enabled Nanogenerator via Multilayer Heterojunction Engineering and Power Management System. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304572. [PMID: 37528703 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Recently, there has been a surge of interest in nanogenerators within the scientific community because their immense potential for extracting energy from the surrounding environment. A promising approach involves utilizing ambient moisture as an energy source for portable devices. In this study, moisture-enabled nanogenerators (MENGs) are devised by integrating heterojunctions of graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Benefiting from the unique structure, a larger ion concentration gradient is achieved as well as a lower resistance, which leads to enhanced electricity generation. The resulting MENG generates a desirable open-circuit voltage of 0.76 V and a short-circuit current density of 73 µA cm-2 with a maximum power density of 15.8 µW cm-2. Notably, the designed device exhibits a high voltage retention of more than 90% after 3000 bending cycles, suggesting a high potential for flexible applications. Moreover, a large-scale integrated MENG array is developed by incorporating flexible printed circuit technology and connecting it to a power management system. This integrated system can provide ample energy to operate an electronic ink display and drive a heart rate sensor for health monitoring. The outcomes of this research present a novel framework for advancing next-generation self-powered flexible devices, thereby demonstrating significant promise for future wearable electronics.
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- Fandi Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong, Wollogong, 2500, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, University of Wollongong, Wollogong, 2500, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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Zang S, Chen J, Yamauchi Y, Sharshir SW, Huang H, Yun J, Wang L, Wang C, Lin X, Melhi S, Kim M, Yuan Z. Moisture Power Generation: From Material Selection to Device Structure Optimization. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39052842 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Moisture power generation (MPG) technology, producing clean and sustainable energy from a humid environment, has drawn significant attention and research efforts in recent years as a means of easing the energy crisis. Despite the rapid progress, MPG technology still faces numerous challenges with the most significant one being the low power-generating performance of individual MPG devices. In this review, we introduce the background and underlying principles of MPG technology while thoroughly explaining how the selection of suitable materials (carbons, polymers, inorganic salts, etc.) and the optimization of the device structure (pore structure, moisture gradient structure, functional group gradient structure, and electrode structure) can address the existing and anticipated challenges. Furthermore, this review highlights the major scientific and engineering hurdles on the way to advancing MPG technology and offers potential insights for the development of high-performance MPG systems.
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- Shuo Zang
- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bisha, Bisha 61922, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Xiao X, Mei Y, Deng W, Zou G, Hou H, Ji X. Electric Eel Biomimetics for Energy Storage and Conversion. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2201435. [PMID: 36840652 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The electric eel is known as the most powerful creature to generate electricity with a discharge voltage up to 860 V and peak current up to 1 A. These surprising properties are the results of billions of years of evolution on the electrical biological structure and bulk, and now have triggered great research interest in electric eel biomimetics for designing innovated configurations and components of energy storage and conversion devices. In this review, first, the bioelectrical behavior of electric eels is surveyed, followed by the physiological structure to reveal the discharge characteristics and principles of electric organs and electrocytes. Additionally, underlying electrochemical mechanisms and models for calculating the potential and current of electrocytes are presented. Central to this review is the recent progress of electric-eel-inspired innovations and applications for energy storage and conversion, particularly including novel power sources, triboelectric nanogenerators, and nanochannel ion-selective membranes for salinity gradient energy harvesting. Finally, insights on the challenges at the moment and the perspectives on the future research prospects are critically compiled. It is suggested that energy-related electric eel biomimetics will greatly boost the development of next-generation high performance, green, and functional electronics.
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- Xiangting Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Li X, Lv D, Ai L, Wang X, Xu X, Qiang M, Huang G, Yao X. Superstrong Ionogel Enabled by Coacervation-Induced Nanofibril Assembly for Sustainable Moisture Energy Harvesting. ACS NANO 2024; 18:12970-12980. [PMID: 38725336 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Ionogels have grabbed significant interest in various applications, from sensors and actuators to wearable electronics and energy storage devices. However, current ionogels suffer from low strength and poor ionic conductivity, limiting their performance in practical applications. Here, inspired by the mechanical reinforcement of natural biomacromolecules through noncovalent aggregates, a strategy is proposed to construct nanofibril-based ionogels through complex coacervation-induced assembly. Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) can bundle together with poly(ionic liquid) (PIL) to form a superstrong nanofibrous network, in which the ionic liquid (IL) can be retained to form ionogels with high liquid inclusion and ionic conductivity. The strength of the CNF-PIL-IL ionogels can be tuned by the IL content over a wide range of up to 78 MPa. The optical transparency, high strength, and hygroscopicity enabled them to be promising candidates in moist-electricity generation and applications such as energy harvesting windows and wearable power generators. In addition, the ionogels are degradable and the ionogel-based generators can be recycled through dehydration. Our strategy suggests perspectives for the fabrication of high-strength and multifunctional ionogels for sustainable applications.
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- Xin Li
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, P. R. China
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Yang S, Zhang L, Mao J, Guo J, Chai Y, Hao J, Chen W, Tao X. Green moisture-electric generator based on supramolecular hydrogel with tens of milliamp electricity toward practical applications. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3329. [PMID: 38637511 PMCID: PMC11026426 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47652-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Moisture-electric generators (MEGs) has emerged as promising green technology to achieve carbon neutrality in next-generation energy suppliers, especially combined with ecofriendly materials. Hitherto, challenges remain for MEGs as direct power source in practical applications due to low and intermittent electric output. Here we design a green MEG with high direct-current electricity by introducing polyvinyl alcohol-sodium alginate-based supramolecular hydrogel as active material. A single unit can generate an improved power density of ca. 0.11 mW cm-2, a milliamp-scale short-circuit current density of ca. 1.31 mA cm-2 and an open-circuit voltage of ca. 1.30 V. Such excellent electricity is mainly attributed to enhanced moisture absorption and remained water gradient to initiate ample ions transport within hydrogel by theoretical calculation and experiments. Notably, an enlarged current of ca. 65 mA is achieved by a parallel-integrated MEG bank. The scalable MEGs can directly power many commercial electronics in real-life scenarios, such as charging smart watch, illuminating a household bulb, driving a digital clock for one month. This work provides new insight into constructing green, high-performance and scalable energy source for Internet-of-Things and wearable applications.
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- Su Yang
- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Textile Fiber Materials and Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P. R. China.
- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P. R. China.
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Zhang R, Zheng R, Zheng Z, Chen Q, Jiang N, Tang P, Wang H, Bin Y. Bacterial cellulose/multi-walled carbon nanotube composite films for moist-electric energy harvesting. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130022. [PMID: 38331064 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Generation of renewable and clean electricity energy from ubiquitous moisture for the power supply of portable electronic devices has become one of the most promising energy collection methods. However, the modest electrical output and transient power supply characteristics of existing moist-electric generator (MEG) severely limit its commercial application, leading to an urgent demand of developing a MEG with high electrical output and continuous power generation capacity. In this work, it is demonstrated that a flexible bacterial cellulose (BC)/Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) double-layer (BM-dl) film prepared by vacuum filtration can maintain the moisture concentration difference in the film MEG. Unlike previous studies on cellulose based MEG, BM-dl film has a heterogeneous structure, resulting in a maximum output power density of 0.163 μW/cm2, an extreme voltage of 0.84 V, and current of 2.21 μA at RH = 90 %. BM-dl MEG can generate a voltage of 0.55 V continuously for 45 h in a natural environment (RH = 63-77 %, T = 26-27 °C), which is in a leading level among existing reported cellulose-based MEGs. In summary, this study provides new ideas for innovative design of MEG, which is highly competitive in terms of energy supply for the Internet of Things and wearable devices.
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- Rui Zhang
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China.
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Xu T, Ding X, Cheng H, Han G, Qu L. Moisture-Enabled Electricity from Hygroscopic Materials: A New Type of Clean Energy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2209661. [PMID: 36657097 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Water utilization is accompanied with the development of human beings, whereas gaseous moisture is usually regarded as an underexploited resource. The advances of highly efficient hygroscopic materials endow atmospheric water harvesting as an intriguing solution to convert moisture into clean water. The discovery of hygroelectricity, which refers to the charge buildup at a material surface dependent on humidity, and the following moisture-enabled electric generation (MEG) realizes energy conversion and directly outputs electricity. Much progress has been made since then to optimize MEG performance, pushing forward the applications of MEG into a practical level. Herein, the evolvement and development of MEG are systematically summarized in a chronological order. The optimization strategies of MEG are discussed and comprehensively evaluated. Then, the latest applications of MEG are presented, including high-performance powering units and self-powered devices. In the end, a perspective on the future development of MEG is given for inspiring more researchers into this promising area.
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- Tong Xu
- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Science, Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage of Shanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Molecular Engineering of Education Ministry, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 237016, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Lim H, Kim MS, Cho Y, Ahn J, Ahn S, Nam JS, Bae J, Yun TG, Kim ID. Hydrovoltaic Electricity Generator with Hygroscopic Materials: A Review and New Perspective. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2301080. [PMID: 37084408 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The global energy crisis caused by the overconsumption of nonrenewable fuels has prompted researchers to develop alternative strategies for producing electrical energy. In this review, a fascinating strategy that simply utilizes water, an abundant natural substance throughout the globe and even in air as moisture, as a power source is introduced. The concept of the hydrovoltaic electricity generator (HEG) proposed herein involves generating an electrical potential gradient by exposing the two ends of the HEG device to dissimilar physicochemical environments, which leads to the production of an electrical current through the active material. HEGs, with a large variety of viable active materials, have much potential for expansion toward diverse applications including permanent and/or emergency power sources. In this review, representative HEGs that generate electricity by the mechanisms of diffusion, streaming, and capacitance as case studies for building a fundamental understanding of the electricity generation process are discussed. In particular, by comparing the use and absence of hygroscopic materials, HEG mechanism studies to establish active material design principles are meticulously elucidated. The review with future perspectives on electrode design using conducting nanomaterials, considerations for high performance device construction, and potential impacts of the HEG technology in improving the livelihoods are reviewed.
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- Haeseong Lim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering Kyung Hee University, 1732, Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Myongji University, Yongin, Gyeonggi, 17058, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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Li P, Hu Y, He W, Lu B, Wang H, Cheng H, Qu L. Multistage coupling water-enabled electric generator with customizable energy output. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5702. [PMID: 37709765 PMCID: PMC10502115 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41371-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Constant water circulation between land, ocean and atmosphere contains great and sustainable energy, which has been successfully employed to generate electricity by the burgeoning water-enabled electric generator. However, water in various forms (e.g. liquid, moisture) is inevitably discharged after one-time use in current single-stage water-enabled electric generators, resulting in the huge waste of inherent energy within water circulation. Herein, a multistage coupling water-enabled electric generator is proposed, which utilizes the internal liquid flow and subsequently generated moisture to produce electricity synchronously, achieving a maximum output power density of ~92 mW m-2 (~11 W m-3). Furthermore, a distributary design for internal water in different forms enables the integration of water-flow-enabled and moisture-diffusion-enabled electricity generation layers into mc-WEG by a "flexible building blocks" strategy. Through a three-stage adjustment process encompassing size control, space optimization, and large-scale integration, the multistage coupling water-enabled electric generator realizes the customized electricity output for diverse electronics. Twenty-two units connected in series can deliver ~10 V and ~280 μA, which can directly lighten a table lamp for 30 min without aforehand capacitor charging. In addition, multistage coupling water-enabled electric generators exhibit excellent flexibility and environmental adaptability, providing a way for the development of water-enabled electric generators.
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- Puying Li
- Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment (SKLT), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment (SKLT), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment (SKLT), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment (SKLT), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment (SKLT), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment (SKLT), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment (SKLT), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China.
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Wang L, Zhang W, Deng Y. Advances and Challenges for Hydrovoltaic Intelligence. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37506225 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c02043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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In recent years, excessive exploitation and rapid population growth have posed numerous challenges. The climate crisis is deepening because of the unabated use of fossil fuels and the ascendance of greenhouse gas levels, so there is still an urgent need to seek different clean energy sources and electricity generating methods with the purpose of adjusting energy structures and solving environmental problems. In the ubiquitous hydrologic cycle, at least 60 petawatts (1015 W) energy can be supplied, but little of it has yet been utilized. Nowadays, hydrovoltaic intelligence has emerged and exhibited an ecofriendly concept of electricity generation compared with traditional methods with the rise of nanoscience and nanomaterials. Hence, it provides the prospect of upgrading the mode of water energy use, constructing a renewable energy industry, and alleviating environmental issues. In this review, starting by introducing different types of hydrovoltaic effect mechanisms─energy harvesting based on drawing potential of liquids; energy harvesting based on water evaporation, and energy harvesting based on moisture adsorption─we summarize the fabrication processes, material classifications, intelligent applications, and representative advances in detail. Moreover, the future development trends of hydrovoltaic intelligence and the challenges for improvement in electrical output are further discussed.
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- Luomin Wang
- Research Institute for Frontier Science, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensing Materials and Chip Integration Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Innovation Institute of Beihang University, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensing Materials and Chip Integration Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Innovation Institute of Beihang University, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Research Institute for Frontier Science, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensing Materials and Chip Integration Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Innovation Institute of Beihang University, Hangzhou 310051, China
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Zhang H, He N, Wang B, Ding B, Jiang B, Tang D, Li L. High-Performance, Highly Stretchable, Flexible Moist-Electric Generators via Molecular Engineering of Hydrogels. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300398. [PMID: 36812399 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Harvesting energy from ubiquitous moisture has emerged as a promising technology, offering opportunities to power wearable electronics. However, low current density and inadequate stretching limit their integration into self-powered wearables. Herein, a high-performance, highly stretchable, and flexible moist-electric generator (MEG) is developed via molecular engineering of hydrogels. The molecular engineering involves the impregnation of lithium ions and sulfonic acid groups into the polymer molecular chains to create ion-conductive and stretchable hydrogels. This new strategy fully leverages the molecular structure of polymer chains, circumventing the addition of extra elastomers or conductors. A centimeter-sized hydrogel-based MEG can generate an open-circuit voltage of 0.81 V and a short-circuit current density of up to 480 µA cm-2 . This current density is more than ten times that of most reported MEGs. Moreover, molecular engineering improves the mechanical properties of hydrogels, resulting in a stretchability of 506%, representing the state-of-the-art level in reported MEGs. Notably, large-scale integration of the high-performance and stretchable MEGs is demonstrated to power wearables with integrated electronics, including respiration monitoring masks, smart helmets, and medical suits. This work provides fresh insights into the design of high-performance and stretchable MEGs, facilitating their application to self-powered wearables and broadening the application scenario.
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- Haotian Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, 116024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, 116024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, 116024, P. R. China
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- College of New Energy, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong, 266580, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, 116024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, 116024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, 116024, P. R. China
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Solhi L, Guccini V, Heise K, Solala I, Niinivaara E, Xu W, Mihhels K, Kröger M, Meng Z, Wohlert J, Tao H, Cranston ED, Kontturi E. Understanding Nanocellulose-Water Interactions: Turning a Detriment into an Asset. Chem Rev 2023; 123:1925-2015. [PMID: 36724185 PMCID: PMC9999435 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 53.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Modern technology has enabled the isolation of nanocellulose from plant-based fibers, and the current trend focuses on utilizing nanocellulose in a broad range of sustainable materials applications. Water is generally seen as a detrimental component when in contact with nanocellulose-based materials, just like it is harmful for traditional cellulosic materials such as paper or cardboard. However, water is an integral component in plants, and many applications of nanocellulose already accept the presence of water or make use of it. This review gives a comprehensive account of nanocellulose-water interactions and their repercussions in all key areas of contemporary research: fundamental physical chemistry, chemical modification of nanocellulose, materials applications, and analytical methods to map the water interactions and the effect of water on a nanocellulose matrix.
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- Laleh Solhi
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland.,Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland.,Laboratory of Natural Materials Technology, Åbo Akademi University, TurkuFI-20500, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland.,Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou325001, China
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Centre (WWSC), Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 10044Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1Z4, Canada.,Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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Lin D, Futaba DN, Kobashi K, Zhang M, Muroga S, Chen G, Tsuji T, Hata K. A Microwave-Assisted, Solvent-Free Approach for the Versatile Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes. ACS NANO 2023; 17:3976-3983. [PMID: 36752763 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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While the functionalization of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) has attracted extensive interest for a wide range of applications, a facial and versatile strategy remains in demand. Here, we report a microwave-assisted, solvent-free approach to directly functionalize CNTs both in raw form and in arbitrary macroscopic assemblies. Rapid microwave irradiation was applied to generate active sites on the CNTs while not inducing excessive damage to the graphitic network, and a gas-phase deposition afforded controllable grafting for thorough or regioselective functionalization. Using methyl methacrylate (MMA) as a model functional group and a CNT sponge as a model assembly, homogeneous grafting was exhibited by the increased robust hydrophobicity (contact angle increase from 30 to 140°) and improved structural stability (compressive modulus increased by 135%). Therefore, when our MMA-functionalized CNTs served as a solar absorber for saline distillation, high operating stability with a superior water evaporation rate of ∼2.6 kg m-2 h-1 was observed. Finally, to highlight the efficacy and versatility of this functionalization approach, we fabricated asymmetrically hydrophobic CNT sponges by regioselective functionalization to serve as a moisture-driven generator, which demonstrated a stable open-circuit voltage of 0.6 mV. This versatile, solvent-free approach can complement conventional solution-based techniques in the design and fabrication of multifunctional nanocarbon-based materials.
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- Dewu Lin
- Nano Carbon Device Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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- Nano Carbon Device Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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- Nano Carbon Device Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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- Nano Carbon Device Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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- Nano Carbon Device Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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- Nano Carbon Device Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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- Nano Carbon Device Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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- Nano Carbon Device Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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Yang L, Zhang L, Sun D. Harvesting Electricity from Atmospheric Moisture by Engineering an Organic Acid Gradient in Paper. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:53615-53626. [PMID: 36437545 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Moisture-activated electric generators (MEGs) that harvest clean energy from atmospheric humidity offer exciting opportunities for upgraded energy conversions. However, it is challenging to obtain MEGs that are both easy to fabricate and of high output power, due to the requirement for particular functional materials and the cumbersome manufacturing process. Herein, a simple and general method is adopted to prepare MEGs with chemically gradient structures. As a specific example, a gradient distribution of citric acid was successfully constructed inside an A4 printer paper by asymmetric drying, which can generate a continuous voltage of tens of millivolts by ambient humidity, and even to volts (275 mV and 7.6 μA cm-2) under asymmetric humidity stimulation, and the maximum power density output was 2.1 μW cm-2. The driving force behind this energy conversion is a self-maintained ionic gradient created within the paper by the asymmetric ionization of gradient organic acids when exposed to gradient or nongradient humid air. This work broadens the class of materials and possibilities for the rapid development of MEGs, shedding new light on the revolution of generators that harvest green and sustainable energy for power generation.
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- Luyu Yang
- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing210094, China
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing210094, China
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing210094, China
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A Self-Powered PVA-Based Flexible Humidity Sensor with Humidity-Related Voltage Output for Multifunctional Applications. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Guan P, Zhu R, Hu G, Patterson R, Chen F, Liu C, Zhang S, Feng Z, Jiang Y, Wan T, Hu L, Li M, Xu Z, Xu H, Han Z, Chu D. Recent Development of Moisture-Enabled-Electric Nanogenerators. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204603. [PMID: 36135971 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Power generation by converting energy from the ambient environment has been considered a promising strategy for developing decentralized electrification systems to complement the electricity supply for daily use. Wet gases, such as water evaporation or moisture in the atmosphere, can be utilized as a tremendous source of electricity by emerging power generation devices, that is, moisture-enabled-electric nanogenerators (MEENGs). As a promising technology, MEENGs provided a novel manner to generate electricity by harvesting energy from moisture, originating from the interactions between water molecules and hydrophilic functional groups. Though the remarkable progress of MEENGs has been achieved, a systematic review in this specific area is urgently needed to summarize previous works and provide sharp points to further develop low-cost and high-performing MEENGs through overcoming current limitations. Herein, the working mechanisms of MEENGs reported so far are comprehensively compared. Subsequently, a systematic summary of the materials selection and fabrication methods for currently reported MEENG construction is presented. Then, the improvement strategies and development directions of MEENG are provided. At last, the demonstrations of the applications assembled with MEENGs are extracted. This work aims to pave the way for the further MEENGs to break through the performance limitations and promote the popularization of future micron electronic self-powered equipment.
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- Peiyuan Guan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- Chemistry and Material Engineering College, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, South Australia, 5095, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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Li X, Guo Y, Meng J, Li X, Li M, Gao D. Self-Powered Carbon Ink/Filter Paper Flexible Humidity Sensor Based on Moisture-Induced Voltage Generation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:8232-8240. [PMID: 35759371 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cellulose paper-based materials are highly flexible, hydrophilic, low-cost, and environmentally friendly and are good substrates for use as humidity sensors. Therefore, developing a paper-based humidity sensor with facile fabrication, low cost, and high sensitivity is important for expanding its practical applications. Herein, we propose a CI/FP self-powered humidity sensor based on everyday items such as writing and drawing carbon ink (CI), cellulose filter paper (FP), and polyester conductive adhesive tape, which is fabricated with the help of facile dip-coating and pasting methods. This sensor is self-powered, and the paper-based material itself can absorb water molecules in a humid environment to generate humidity-related voltage and current, which can indirectly reflect the ambient humidity level. They are characterized by a wide relative humidity (RH) sensing range (11-98%), good linearity (R2 = 0.97011), high response voltage (0.19 V), and excellent flexibility (over 1000 bends). This humidity sensor can be successfully applied to monitor human health (breathing, coughing), air humidity, and noncontact humidity sensing (skin, wet objects). This work not only proposes a low-cost and facile method for flexible humidity sensors but also provides a valuable strategy for the development of self-powered wearable electronics.
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- Xiaoqiang Li
- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Bosideng International Holding Co., Ltd., Changshu 215532, China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Bosideng International Holding Co., Ltd., Changshu 215532, China
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Chen T, Zhang D, Tian X, Qiang S, Sun C, Dai L, Zhang M, Ni Y, Jiang X. Highly ordered asymmetric cellulose-based honeycomb membrane for moisture-electricity generation and humidity sensing. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 294:119809. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Yang S, Tao X, Chen W, Mao J, Luo H, Lin S, Zhang L, Hao J. Ionic Hydrogel for Efficient and Scalable Moisture-Electric Generation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200693. [PMID: 35358352 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The progress of spontaneous energy generation from ubiquitous moisture is hindered the low output current and intermittent operating voltage of the moisture-electric generators. Herein a novel and efficient ionic hydrogel moisture-electric generator (IHMEG) is developed by rational combination of poly(vinyl alcohol), phytic acid, and glycerol-water binary solvent. Thanks to the synergistic effect of notable moisture-absorption capability and fast ion transport capability in the ionic hydrogel network, a single IHMEG unit of 0.25 cm2 can continuously generate direct-current electricity with a constant open-circuit voltage of ≈0.8 V for over 1000 h, a high short-current density of 0.24 mA cm-2 , and power density of up to 35 µW cm-2 . Of great importance is that large-scale integration of IHMEG units can be readily accomplished to offer a device with voltage up to 210 V, capable of directly driving numerous commercial electronics, including electronic ink screen, metal electrodeposition setup, and light-emitting-diode arrays. Such prominent performance is mainly attributed to the enhanced moisture-liberated proton diffusion proved by experimental observation and theoretical analysis. The ionic hydrogel with high cost-efficiency, easy-to-scaleup fabrication, and high power-output opens a brand-new perspective to develop a green, versatile, and efficient power source for Internet-of-Things and wearable electronics.
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- Su Yang
- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Hu Q, Ma Y, Ren G, Zhang B, Zhou S. Water evaporation-induced electricity with Geobacter sulfurreducens biofilms. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabm8047. [PMID: 35417246 PMCID: PMC9007506 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abm8047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Water evaporation-induced electricity generators (WEGs) have recently attracted extensive research attention as an emerging renewable energy-harvesting technology that harvests electricity directly from water evaporation. However, the low power output, limited available material, complicated fabrication process, and extremely high cost have restricted wide applications of this technology. Here, a facile and efficient WEG prototype based on Geobacter sulfurreducens biofilm was demonstrated. The device can generate continuous electric power with a maximum output power density of ~685.12 μW/cm2, which is two orders of magnitude higher than that of previously reported analogous devices. The superior performance of the device is attributed to the intrinsic properties of the G. sulfurreducens biofilm, including its hydrophilicity, porous structure, conductivity, etc. This study not only presents the unprecedented evaporating potential effect of G. sulfurreducens biofilms but also paves the way for developing hydrovoltaic technology with biomaterials.
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- Qichang Hu
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
- Corresponding author.
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Bai J, Huang Y, Wang H, Guang T, Liao Q, Cheng H, Deng S, Li Q, Shuai Z, Qu L. Sunlight-Coordinated High-Performance Moisture Power in Natural Conditions. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2103897. [PMID: 34965320 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202103897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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It is a challenge to spontaneously harvest multiple clean sources from the environment for upgraded energy-converting systems. The ubiquitous moisture and sunlight in nature are attractive for sustainable power generation especially. A high-performance light-coordinated "moist-electric generator" (LMEG) based on the rational combination of a polyelectrolyte and a phytochrome is herein developed. By spontaneous adsorption of gaseous water molecules and simultaneous exposure to sunlight, a piece of 1 cm2 composite film offers an open-circuit voltage of 0.92 V and a considerable short-circuit current density of up to 1.55 mA cm-2 . This record-high current density is about two orders of magnitude improvement over that of most conventional moisture-enabled systems, which is caused by moisture-induced charge separation accompanied with photoexcited carrier migration, as confirmed by a dynamic Monte Carlo device simulation. Flexible devices with customizable size are available for large-scale integration to effectively work under a wide range of relative humidity (about 20-100%), temperature (10-80 °C), and light intensity (30-200 mW cm-2 ). The wearable and portable LMEGs provide ample power supply in natural conditions for indoor and outdoor electricity-consuming systems. This work opens a novel avenue to develop sustainable power generation through collecting multiple types of natural energy by a single hybrid harvester.
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- Jiaxin Bai
- State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Zhang Y, MohebbiPour A, Mao J, Mao J, Ni Y. Lignin reinforced hydrogels with multi-functional sensing and moist-electric generating applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:941-947. [PMID: 34743988 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Hydrogels, including PVA hydrogels, have numerous applications in many fields; however, their poor mechanical strength limits their utilization potential. Lignin, the most abundant aromatic biopolymer in nature from lignocellulosic biomass, is presently under-utilized. Herein, we used lignin to improve strength and impart pH-responsive properties of PVA hydrogel. The lignin reinforced PVA (LRP) hydrogel has a maximum storage modulus of 83.1 kPa, which is much higher than the PVA hydrogel. The LRP hydrogel exhibits great ionic conductivity, mechanical properties, and strain-sensitivity even at -30 °C. The LRP hydrogel is subsequently applied for a moisture-induced electric generator, which delivers a voltage output of 226.6 mV from moisture flow. The eco-friendly, pH responsive, high antifreezing, ionic conductive, strain sensitive, and moist-electric generating hydrogels have potential applications in many fields, including biomedicine, flexible electrodes, pH-responsive switch, strain sensor, and next-generation self-powered device systems.
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- Yang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, PR China; Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5A3, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5A3, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, PR China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5A3, Canada.
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Skin-interfaced wearable electronics can find a broad spectrum of applications in healthcare, human-machine interface, robotics, and others. The state-of-the-art wearable electronics usually suffer from costly and complex fabrication procedures and nonbiodegradable polymer substrates. Paper, comprising entangled micro- or nano-scale cellulose fibers, is compatible with scalable fabrication techniques and emerges as a sustainable, inexpensive, disposable, and biocompatible substrate for wearable electronics. Given various attractive properties (e.g., breathability, flexibility, biocompatibility, and biodegradability) and rich tunability of surface chemistry and porous structures, paper offers many exciting opportunities for wearable electronics. In this review, we first introduce the intriguing properties of paper-based wearable electronics and strategies for cellulose modifications to satisfy specific demands. We then overview the applications of paper-based devices in biosensing, energy storage and generation, optoelectronics, soft actuators, and several others. Finally, we discuss some challenges that need to be addressed before practical uses and wide implementation of paper-based wearable electronics.
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- Yadong Xu
- Department of Biomedical, Biological & Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- Department of Biomedical, Biological & Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- Department of Biomedical, Biological & Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA.,Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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Zhao X, Feng J, Xiao M, Shen D, Tan C, Song X, Feng J, Duley WW, Zhou YN. A Simple High Power, Fast Response Streaming Potential/Current-Based Electric Nanogenerator Using a Layer of Al 2O 3 Nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:27169-27178. [PMID: 34081434 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c04290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Harvesting energy from ambient moisture and natural water sources is currently of great interest due to the need for standalone self-powered nano/micro-systems. In this work, we report on the development of a cost-effective nanogenerator based on a carbon paper-Al2O3 nanoparticle layer-carbon paper (CAC) sandwich structure, where the 3D Al2O3 layer is deposited via vacuum filtration. This type of device can produce an open-circuit voltage (UOC) of up to 4 V and a short-circuit current (ISC) of ∼18 μA with only an 8 μL water droplet applied. To our knowledge, this is the highest voltage yet reported from a single moisture/water-induced electricity nanogenerator using solid oxides and carbon-based materials. A remarkable output power of 14.8 μW can be reached with an optimized resistive load. An LED with a working voltage of 3-3.2 V can operate for a short time with the power from a single CAC device exposed to one 8 μL water droplet. Furthermore, a CAC generator adsorbing as little as 2 μL water droplets every 3 min can also give a UOC of 3.63 V. We show that CAC devices provide a robust electrical output over more than 200 wet-dry cycles without any deterioration in performance. These units demonstrate much promise as cost-effective electricity generators for harvesting energy from natural sources like rainwater, tap water, snow runoff, and dew. The response time of CAC devices can be as fast as 10-100 ms, making them ideal for applications as self-powered water detectors. The generation of power in this device arises from the streaming current. To assist in the optimization of these devices, we have analyzed how their response is related to such factors as layer thickness, time interval between application of water droplets, and the volume of each water droplet.
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- Xiaoye Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Centre for Advanced Materials Joining, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Centre for Advanced Materials Joining, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Centre for Advanced Materials Joining, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Centre for Advanced Materials Joining, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Centre for Advanced Materials Joining, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Centre for Advanced Materials Joining, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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Hu K, He P, Zhao Z, Huang L, Liu K, Lin S, Zhang M, Wu H, Chen L, Ni Y. Nature-inspired self-powered cellulose nanofibrils hydrogels with high sensitivity and mechanical adaptability. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 264:117995. [PMID: 33910731 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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It is still a challenge to integrate high sensitivity, mechanical adaptability, and self-powered properties for hydrogels. Herein, we report a conductive polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel based on natural nanoclay and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs). The CNFs and PVA chains could construct a double network structure, resulting in a high mechanical composite hydrogel. Meanwhile, the nanoclay could be well dispersed and immobilized in the network of the hydrogel, thus improving mechanical adaptability of the hydrogel for curved and dynamic surfaces. Moreover, the conductive ions (Al3+) imparted the hydrogel with high conductivity (6.67 S m-1) and gauge factor (1.17). Therefore, the composite hydrogel exhibited high sensitivity to tiny pressure changes, enabling recognition of the complicated sounding and handwriting. More importantly, the composite hydrogel possessed self-powered property, which could generate an output voltage of up to 78 mV. In summary, the multi-functional composite hydrogel may have giant applications in artificial electronic skins or wearable devices.
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- Kui Hu
- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China.
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China.
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China; Limerick Pulp and Paper Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B5A3, Canada
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Xu Y, Fei Q, Page M, Zhao G, Ling Y, Chen D, Yan Z. Laser-induced graphene for bioelectronics and soft actuators. NANO RESEARCH 2021; 14:3033-3050. [PMID: 33841746 PMCID: PMC8023525 DOI: 10.1007/s12274-021-3441-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Laser-assisted process can enable facile, mask-free, large-area, inexpensive, customizable, and miniaturized patterning of laser-induced porous graphene (LIG) on versatile carbonaceous substrates (e.g., polymers, wood, food, textiles) in a programmed manner at ambient conditions. Together with high tailorability of its porosity, morphology, composition, and electrical conductivity, LIG can find wide applications in emerging bioelectronics (e.g., biophysical and biochemical sensing) and soft robots (e.g., soft actuators). In this review paper, we first introduce the methods to make LIG on various carbonaceous substrates and then discuss its electrical, mechanical, and antibacterial properties and biocompatibility that are critical for applications in bioelectronics and soft robots. Next, we overview the recent studies of LIG-based biophysical (e.g., strain, pressure, temperature, hydration, humidity, electrophysiological) sensors and biochemical (e.g., gases, electrolytes, metabolites, pathogens, nucleic acids, immunology) sensors. The applications of LIG in flexible energy generators and photodetectors are also introduced. In addition, LIG-enabled soft actuators that can respond to chemicals, electricity, and light stimulus are overviewed. Finally, we briefly discuss the future challenges and opportunities of LIG fabrications and applications.
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- Yadong Xu
- Department of Biomedical, Biological & Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211 USA
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- Department of Biomedical, Biological & Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211 USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211 USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211 USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211 USA
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- Rock Bridge High School, Columbia, Missouri 65203 USA
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- Department of Biomedical, Biological & Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211 USA
- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211 USA
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Lyu Q, Peng B, Xie Z, Du S, Zhang L, Zhu J. Moist-Induced Electricity Generation by Electrospun Cellulose Acetate Membranes with Optimized Porous Structures. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:57373-57381. [PMID: 33306344 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c17931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Harvesting energy from moist in the atmosphere has recently been demonstrated as an effective manner for a portable power supply to meet the ever-increasing demands of energy consumption. Porous materials are shown to have great potential in moist-induced electricity generation. Herein, we report moist-induced electricity generation by electrospun cellulose acetate (CA) membranes with optimized porous structures. We show that the pore size and porosity of CA membranes can be readily tuned via a facile compression and annealing process, and the effect of pore features on the output voltages can thus be investigated systematically. We find that, at a relatively high porosity, the electricity-generation performance can be further enhanced by constructing a smaller pore to form more nanochannels. Porous CA membranes, with an optimized porosity of 52.6% and a pore diameter less than 250 nm, are prepared to construct moist-induced electricity generators, which can be applied as breath sensors and can power up calculator operation. The current study provides insights for the construction of porous materials with different pore characteristics for moist-induced electricity generation, especially in the exploration of more efficient and low-cost porous materials for large-scale practical application of the portable power supply.
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- Quanqian Lyu
- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, P.R. China
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Shen D, Duley WW, Peng P, Xiao M, Feng J, Liu L, Zou G, Zhou YN. Moisture-Enabled Electricity Generation: From Physics and Materials to Self-Powered Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2003722. [PMID: 33185944 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202003722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Revised: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The exploration of the utilization of sustainable, green energy represents one way in which it is possible to ameliorate the growing threat of the global environmental issues and the crisis in energy. Moisture, which is ubiquitous on Earth, contains a vast reservoir of low-grade energy in the form of gaseous water molecules and water droplets. It has now been found that a number of functionalized materials can generate electricity directly from their interaction with moisture. This suggests that electrical energy can be harvested from atmospheric moisture and enables the creation of a new range of self-powered devices. Herein, the basic mechanisms of moisture-induced electricity generation are discussed, the recent advances in materials (including carbon nanoparticles, graphene materials, metal oxide nanomaterials, biofibers, and polymers) for harvesting electrical energy from moisture are summarized, and some strategies for improving energy conversion efficiency and output power in these devices are provided. The potential applications of moisture electrical generators in self-powered electronics, healthcare, security, information storage, artificial intelligence, and Internet-of-things are also discussed. Some remaining challenges are also considered, together with a number of suggestions for potential new developments of this emerging technology.
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- Daozhi Shen
- Institute for Quantum Computing, Department of Chemistry, Centre for Advanced Materials Joining, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Centre for Advanced Materials Joining, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Centre for Advanced Materials Joining, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Centre for Advanced Materials Joining, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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