All-solution-processed flexible thin film piezoelectric nanogenerator

Adv Mater. 2012 Nov 27;24(45):6022-7. doi: 10.1002/adma.201202708. Epub 2012 Sep 25.

Abstract

An all-solution-processed flexible thin film piezoelectric nanogenerator is demonstrated using reactive zinc hydroxo-condensation and a screen-printing method. The highly elastic thin film allows the piezoelectric energy to be generated through the mechanical rolling and muscle stretching of the piezoelectric unit. This flexible all solution-processed nanogenerator is promising for use in future energy harvesters such as wearable human patches and mobile electronics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Elastic Modulus
  • Electric Power Supplies*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Micro-Electrical-Mechanical Systems / instrumentation*
  • Nanotechnology / instrumentation*
  • Transducers*

Substances

  • Membranes, Artificial