Hydrophobic sponge structure-based triboelectric nanogenerator

Adv Mater. 2014 Aug 6;26(29):5037-42. doi: 10.1002/adma.201401184. Epub 2014 May 22.

Abstract

Hydrophobic sponge structure-based triboelectric nanogenerators using an inverse opal structured film for sustainable energy harvesting over a wide range of humid atmosphere have been successfully demonstrated. The output voltage and current density reach a record value of 130 V and 0.10 mA cm(-2) , respectively, giving over 10-fold power enhancement, compared with the flat film-based triboelectric nanogenerator.

Keywords: energy harvesting; humidity; hydrophobic sponge; nanogenerator; triboelectricity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum / chemistry
  • Dimethylpolysiloxanes / chemistry
  • Electric Conductivity
  • Electric Power Supplies*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions*
  • Mechanical Phenomena*
  • Nanotechnology / instrumentation*
  • Static Electricity

Substances

  • Dimethylpolysiloxanes
  • baysilon
  • Aluminum