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  • Materials Science
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Water-induced electricity generation is an emerging sustainable energy harvesting technology.
  • Developing efficient and flexible generators is crucial for practical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel ceramic (SiO2) nanofiber-based water-induced electric generator.
  • To investigate its electricity generation properties, durability, and potential applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized sol-gel electrospinning to create SiO2 nanofibers.
  • Employed calcination for material processing.
  • Fabricated a water-induced electric generator using the developed nanofibers.

Main Results:

  • The generator exhibited superior water-induced electricity generation with significant softness.
  • Performance attributed to electrokinetic effect from water evaporation and ion gradient.
  • Achieved continuous voltage and current output of 0.48 V and 0.37 μA.
  • Demonstrated durability with no weakening after 500 bending cycles.

Conclusions:

  • The SiO2 nanofiber-based generator shows great potential for green energy utilization.
  • Its performance and flexibility open possibilities for portable electronics.
  • The low-cost, environmentally friendly design supports future energy harvesting advancements.