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Luo J, Su Y, Liu A, Dai G, Zhang X, Su X, Shao Y, Li Z, Zhao X, Zhao K. A new triboelectric nanogenerator based on a multi-material stacking structure achieves efficient power conversion from discrete mechanical movement. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:848-855. [PMID: 38099400 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr04060g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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Due to its invaluable potential in discrete mechanical energy collection, TENG (triboelectric nanogenerator) is considered to satisfy the power requirements of intelligent electronic devices and drive the development of the Internet of Things (IoT). Nowadays, the promotion of TENGs has been hindered due to the limitation of their output performance and service life. Herein, a brand new triboelectric nanogenerator based on a multi-material stacking structure is proposed. By stacking various triboelectric materials in a specific order, a special charge balance state could be achieved inside the system such that the conductive layer generates more induced charges, and the output performance is significantly enhanced. Besides, due to the usage of the electropositive elastomer PU (polyurethane sponge), the design also effectively alleviates abrasion on the contact surface and adjusts its own output according to different compression environments. The experimental results show that the stacked PTFE/FKM/PU TENG (PFP-TENG) presents a more than 50% increase in transferred charge and almost 5 times the current output compared with the general contact-separation type TENG. When connected to the application circuit, the maximum output power reached 10.2 W m-2 and 145.2 W m-3, and more than 1400 LEDs could be easily lit. Finally, the PFP-TENG was also used to collect mechanical energy from simple motion and realize considerable power generation. This study not only provides new ideas for the design of TENGs by reasoning the theoretical model but also presents improved output performance, thus exemplifying the strong potential of this design in developing a power-generation device that can collect discrete mechanical energy.
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- Jianfeng Luo
- School of Marine Engineering Equipment, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
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- School of Marine Engineering Equipment, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
- School of Electrical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, China
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- School of Marine Engineering Equipment, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
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- School of Marine Engineering Equipment, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
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- School of Marine Engineering Equipment, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
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- School of Marine Engineering Equipment, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
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- School of Marine Engineering Equipment, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
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- School of Marine Engineering Equipment, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
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- School of Marine Engineering Equipment, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
- Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, China
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- School of Marine Engineering Equipment, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
- Laboratory of Polymers and Composites, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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Pabba DP, Satthiyaraju M, Ramasdoss A, Sakthivel P, Chidhambaram N, Dhanabalan S, Abarzúa CV, Morel MJ, Udayabhaskar R, Mangalaraja RV, Aepuru R, Kamaraj SK, Murugesan PK, Thirumurugan A. MXene-Based Nanocomposites for Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Energy Harvesting Applications. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1273. [PMID: 37374858 DOI: 10.3390/mi14061273] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Due to its superior advantages in terms of electronegativity, metallic conductivity, mechanical flexibility, customizable surface chemistry, etc., 2D MXenes for nanogenerators have demonstrated significant progress. In order to push scientific design strategies for the practical application of nanogenerators from the viewpoints of the basic aspect and recent advancements, this systematic review covers the most recent developments of MXenes for nanogenerators in its first section. In the second section, the importance of renewable energy and an introduction to nanogenerators, major classifications, and their working principles are discussed. At the end of this section, various materials used for energy harvesting and frequent combos of MXene with other active materials are described in detail together with the essential framework of nanogenerators. In the third, fourth, and fifth sections, the materials used for nanogenerators, MXene synthesis along with its properties, and MXene nanocomposites with polymeric materials are discussed in detail with the recent progress and challenges for their use in nanogenerator applications. In the sixth section, a thorough discussion of the design strategies and internal improvement mechanisms of MXenes and the composite materials for nanogenerators with 3D printing technologies are presented. Finally, we summarize the key points discussed throughout this review and discuss some thoughts on potential approaches for nanocomposite materials based on MXenes that could be used in nanogenerators for better performance.
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- Durga Prasad Pabba
- Departamento de Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Tecnologica Metropolitana, Santiago 8330378, Chile
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathir College of Engineering, Coimbatore 641062, India
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- School for Advanced Research in Polymers (SARP), Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), T.V.K. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600032, India
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- Centre for Materials Science, Department of Physics, Faculty of Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore 641021, India
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- Department of Physics, Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous), Thanjavur 613005, India
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- Functional Materials and Microsystems Research Group, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Departamento de Química y Biología, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad de Atacama, Copiapó 1531772, Chile
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- Departamento de Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Tecnologica Metropolitana, Santiago 8330378, Chile
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- Departamento de Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Tecnologica Metropolitana, Santiago 8330378, Chile
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Unidad Altamira (CICATA Altamira), Altamira 89600, Mexico
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Li G, Cui J, Liu T, Zheng Y, Hao C, Hao X, Xue C. Triboelectric-Electromagnetic Hybrid Wind-Energy Harvester with a Low Startup Wind Speed in Urban Self-Powered Sensing. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:298. [PMID: 36837998 PMCID: PMC9962631 DOI: 10.3390/mi14020298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Wind energy as a renewable energy source is easily available and widely distributed in cities. However, current wind-energy harvesters are inadequate at capturing energy from low-speed winds in urban areas, thereby limiting their application in distributed self-powered sensor networks. A triboelectric-electromagnetic hybrid harvester with a low startup wind speed (LSWS-TEH) is proposed that also provides output power within a wide range of wind speeds. An engineering-implementable propeller design method is developed to reduce the startup wind speed of the harvester. A mechanical analysis of the aerodynamics of the rotating propeller is performed, and optimal propeller parameter settings are found that greatly improved its aerodynamic torque. By combining the high-voltage output of the triboelectric nanogenerator under low-speed winds with the high-power output of the electromagnetic generator under high-speed winds, the harvester can maintain direct current output over a wide wind-speed range after rectification. Experiments show that the harvester activates at wind speeds as low as 1.2 m/s, powers a sensor with multiple integrated components in 1.7 m/s wind speeds, and drives a Bluetooth temperature and humidity sensor in 2.7 m/s wind speeds. The proposed small, effective, inexpensive hybrid energy harvester provides a promising way for self-powered requirements in smart city settings.
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Chen J, Tang N, Cheng L, Zheng Y. Toward Large-Scale Energy Harvesting by a UV-Curable Organic-Coating-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:579. [PMID: 36679373 PMCID: PMC9866600 DOI: 10.3390/s23020579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) stand out as an attractive form of technology for the efficient harvest of mechanical energy and the powering of wearable devices due to their light weight, simplicity, high power density, and efficient vibration energy scavenging capabilities. However, the requirement for micro/nanostructures and/or complex and expensive instruments hinders their cheap mass production, thus limiting their practical applications. By using a simple, cost-effective, fast spray-coating process, we develop high-performance UV-curable triboelectric coatings for large-scale energy harvesting. The effect of different formulations and coating compositions on the triboelectric output is investigated to design triboelectric coatings with high output performance. The TENG based on a hybrid coating exhibits high output performance of 54.5 μA current, 1228.9 V voltage, 163.6 nC transferred charge and 3.51 mW output power. Moreover, the hybrid coatings show good long-term output stability. All the results indicate that the designed triboelectric coatings show great potential for large-scale energy harvesting with the advantages of cost-effectiveness, fast fabrication, easy mass production and long-term stability.
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- Jian Chen
- Yangjiang Nuclear Power Company Ltd., Yangjiang 529941, China
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- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
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Zhu Y, Zhao Y, Hou L, Zhang P. A Wind-Driven Rotating Micro-Hybrid Nanogenerator for Powering Environmental Monitoring Devices. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:2053. [PMID: 36557352 PMCID: PMC9784831 DOI: 10.3390/mi13122053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In recent years, environmental problems caused by natural disasters due to global warming have seriously affected human production and life. Fortunately, with the rapid rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) technology and the decreasing power consumption of microelectronic devices, it is possible to set up a multi-node environmental monitoring system. However, regular replacement of conventional chemical batteries for the huge number of microelectronic devices still faces great challenges, especially in remote areas. In this study, we developed a rotating hybrid nanogenerator for wind energy harvesting. Using the output characteristics of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) with low frequency and high voltage and electromagnetic generator (EMG) with high frequency and high current, we are able to effectively broaden the output voltage range while shortening the capacitor voltage rising time, thus obtaining energy harvesting at wide frequency wind speed. The TENG adopts the flexible contact method of arch-shaped film to solve the problem of insufficient flexible contact and the short service life of the rotating triboelectric generator. After 80,000 cycles of TENG operation, the maximum output voltage drops by 7.9%, which can maintain a good and stable output. Through experimental tests, the maximum output power of this triboelectric nanogenerator is 0.55 mW at 400 rpm (wind speed of about 8.3 m/s) and TENG part at an external load of 5 MΩ. The maximum output power of the EMG part is 15.5 mW at an external load of 360 Ω. The hybrid nanogenerator can continuously supply power to the anemometer after running for 9 s and 35 s under the simulated wind speed of 8.3 m/s and natural wind speed of 5.6 m/s, respectively. It provides a reference value for solving the power supply problem of low-power environmental monitoring equipment.
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A Novel Fault Diagnosis Approach for the Manufacturing Processes of Permanent Magnet Actuators for Renewable Energy Systems. ENERGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/en15134826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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A permanent magnet actuator (PMA) is a critical device for transforming, transmitting, and protecting electrical energy in renewable energy systems. The reliability of a PMA exerts a direct effect on the operational safety, stability, and reliability of renewable energy systems. An effective fault diagnosis and adjustments for manufacturing processes (MPs) are vital for improving the reliability of a PMA. However, the state-of-the-art fault diagnosis methods are mainly used for single process parameters, extensive sample data, and automated manufacturing systems under real-time monitoring and are not applicable to a PMA with low levels of automation and high human factor-induced uncertainties. This study proposes a novel fault diagnosis approach based on a surrogate model and machine learning for multiple manufacturing processes of a PMA with insufficient training data due to human factor uncertainties. First, a surrogate model that correlated the MP parameters with the output characteristics (OCs) was constructed by a finite element simulation. Second, the quality performance of the OCs under different fault combinations with the mean or variance of the shift of the MP parameters as typical patterns was calculated by the Monte Carlo method. Finally, using the above computations as the training data, a fault diagnosis model capable of identifying the fault pattern of the manufacturing process parameters according to the OCs was constructed based on machine learning. This approach compensated for the inadequacies of traditional fault diagnosis methods with complex analytical models or numerous processing data. The effectiveness and potential applications of the proposed approach were verified through a case study of a rotary PMA in smart grids.
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Zou Y, Sun M, Yan F, Du T, Xi Z, Li F, Zhu C, Wang H, Zhao J, Sun P, Xu M. A High-Performance Flag-Type Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Scavenging Wind Energy toward Self-Powered IoTs. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:3696. [PMID: 35629721 PMCID: PMC9143998 DOI: 10.3390/ma15103696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Pervasive and continuous energy solutions are highly desired in the era of the Internet of Things for powering wide-range distributed devices/sensors. Wind energy has been widely regarded as an ideal energy source for distributed devices/sensors due to the advantages of being sustainable and renewable. Herein, we propose a high-performance flag-type triboelectric nanogenerator (HF-TENG) to efficiently harvest widely distributed and highly available wind energy. The HF-TENG is composed of one piece of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane and two carbon-coated polyethylene terephthalate (PET) membranes with their edges sealed up. Two ingenious internal-structure designs significantly improve the output performance. One is to place the supporting sponge strips between the PTFE and the carbon electrodes, and the other is to divide the PTFE into multiple pieces to obtain a multi-degree of freedom. Both methods can improve the degree of contact and separation between the two triboelectric materials while working. When the pair number of supporting sponge strips is two and the degree of freedom is five, the maximum voltage and current of HF-TENG can reach 78 V and 7.5 μA, respectively, which are both four times that of the untreated flag-type TENG. Additionally, the HF-TENG was demonstrated to power the LEDs, capacitors, and temperature sensors. The reported HF-TENG significantly promotes the utilization of the ambient wind energy and sheds some light on providing a pervasive and sustainable energy solution to the distributed devices/sensors in the era of the Internet of Things.
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- Yongjiu Zou
- Dalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered Systems, Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (Y.Z.); (M.S.); (F.Y.); (T.D.); (Z.X.); (F.L.); (C.Z.); (H.W.)
- Collaborative Innovation Research Institute of Autonomous Ship, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
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- Dalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered Systems, Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (Y.Z.); (M.S.); (F.Y.); (T.D.); (Z.X.); (F.L.); (C.Z.); (H.W.)
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- Dalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered Systems, Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (Y.Z.); (M.S.); (F.Y.); (T.D.); (Z.X.); (F.L.); (C.Z.); (H.W.)
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- Dalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered Systems, Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (Y.Z.); (M.S.); (F.Y.); (T.D.); (Z.X.); (F.L.); (C.Z.); (H.W.)
- Collaborative Innovation Research Institute of Autonomous Ship, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
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- Dalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered Systems, Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (Y.Z.); (M.S.); (F.Y.); (T.D.); (Z.X.); (F.L.); (C.Z.); (H.W.)
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- Dalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered Systems, Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (Y.Z.); (M.S.); (F.Y.); (T.D.); (Z.X.); (F.L.); (C.Z.); (H.W.)
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- Dalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered Systems, Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (Y.Z.); (M.S.); (F.Y.); (T.D.); (Z.X.); (F.L.); (C.Z.); (H.W.)
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- Dalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered Systems, Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (Y.Z.); (M.S.); (F.Y.); (T.D.); (Z.X.); (F.L.); (C.Z.); (H.W.)
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- Dalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered Systems, Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (Y.Z.); (M.S.); (F.Y.); (T.D.); (Z.X.); (F.L.); (C.Z.); (H.W.)
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- Dalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered Systems, Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (Y.Z.); (M.S.); (F.Y.); (T.D.); (Z.X.); (F.L.); (C.Z.); (H.W.)
- Collaborative Innovation Research Institute of Autonomous Ship, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
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- Dalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered Systems, Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (Y.Z.); (M.S.); (F.Y.); (T.D.); (Z.X.); (F.L.); (C.Z.); (H.W.)
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