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Advancements in framework materials for enhanced energy harvesting
Anulipsa Priyadarshini1, S Divya2, Jaykishon Swain1
1Future Materials Laboratory, School of Applied Sciences, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, India. rsahufch@kiit.ac.in.
Nanoscale
|December 12, 2024
Summary
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are explored for energy harvesting using piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators. These advanced materials offer promising solutions for self-powered devices and renewable energy generation.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Energy Harvesting
Background:
- Energy harvesting captures ambient energy for self-sufficient power.
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are advanced porous materials.
- Piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators (PENGs and TENGs) convert mechanical to electrical energy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of MOFs and COFs in PENGs and TENGs for energy harvesting.
- To discuss the structural properties, synthesis, and characterization of MOFs and COFs for energy applications.
- To explore the working mechanisms, challenges, and future prospects of MOF/COF-based energy harvesting devices.
Main Methods:
- Classification and structural analysis of MOFs and COFs.
- Review of characterization techniques for optimizing material properties.
- Discussion of PENG and TENG working principles and MOF/COF integration.
Main Results:
- MOFs and COFs exhibit unique properties suitable for efficient energy conversion in nanogenerators.
- Demonstrated applications in self-powered sensors and wearable electronics.
- Identified key challenges including stability and scalability.
Conclusions:
- MOFs and COFs are crucial for developing advanced energy harvesting systems.
- Further research is needed to improve performance and scalability.
- This review serves as a resource for exploiting framework materials for renewable energy.
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