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  • Materials Science
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Renewable Energy

Background:

  • Global energy demand necessitates sustainable and renewable power sources.
  • Biomass, particularly lignin, is an abundant and underutilized natural resource.
  • Harnessing ambient moisture for energy generation presents a novel approach to clean energy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a high-performance, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly moisture-enabled electric generator.
  • To explore the potential of lignin as a primary material for energy harvesting devices.
  • To demonstrate the practical applications of the developed generator in powering small electronic devices.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a lignin-derived moisture-enabled electric generator (LMEG).
  • Characterization of the device's electrical performance, including open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current density, and power density.
  • Testing the device's stability, durability, recyclability, and performance under various environmental conditions and mechanical deformations.
  • Integration of multiple LMEG units in series and parallel configurations to scale up power output.

Main Results:

  • The LMEG device achieved a stable open-circuit voltage of 1.26 V and a high short-circuit current density of 439.36 μA cm-2.
  • A maximum power density of 32.73 μW cm-2 was recorded.
  • The device demonstrated continuous electrical output for over 2 months, with high tolerance to environmental changes and mechanical stress.
  • Integrated LMEG arrays successfully powered electronic devices like LED arrays, electronic watches, and hygrometers.

Conclusions:

  • The developed lignin-derived moisture-enabled electric generator is a simple, green, low-cost, and high-performance energy harvesting solution.
  • The LMEG technology shows significant potential for self-powered systems and integrated sensing applications.
  • Lignin is a viable and sustainable material for advanced energy generation technologies.