A Shared-Electrode-Based Hybridized Electromagnetic-Triboelectric Nanogenerator.
Ting Quan1, Zhong Lin Wang1,2, Ya Yang1
1Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences; National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST) , Beijing, 100083, China.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
|July 13, 2016
Summary
This study presents a novel hybridized nanogenerator integrating electromagnetic generators (EMGs) and triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) to boost mechanical energy harvesting. This device also functions as a self-powered acceleration sensor.
Area of Science:
- Energy Harvesting
- Nanotechnology
- Sensor Systems
Background:
- Integrating electromagnetic generators (EMGs) and triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) offers enhanced energy conversion from mechanical motion.
- A key challenge lies in integrating EMG and TENG within the same electrical circuit for efficient energy scavenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a hybridized nanogenerator that simultaneously harvests mechanical energy using both EMG and TENG principles.
- To demonstrate the potential of this hybridized nanogenerator as a self-powered acceleration sensor.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a hybridized nanogenerator incorporating both EMG and TENG components sharing a common electrode set.
- Characterization of the device's electrical output (current and voltage) under mechanical stimulation.
- Evaluation of the device's performance as an acceleration sensor by measuring detection sensitivities.
Main Results:
- The hybridized nanogenerator achieved a high output current of approximately 3.8 mA and a high output voltage of approximately 245 V.
- Demonstrated distinct detection sensitivities for acceleration: 143.2 V/(m/s(2)) for the TENG component and 291.7 μA/(m/s(2)) for the EMG component.
Conclusions:
- The developed hybridized nanogenerator effectively scavenges mechanical energy by combining EMG and TENG technologies.
- The device shows promise for practical applications in self-powered systems, particularly for acceleration sensing.
Keywords:
electromagnetic generatorhybridized nanogeneratorpower management circuitself-powered sensorsliding motionstriboelectric nanogeneratorMore Related Videos
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