A bionic stretchable nanogenerator for underwater sensing and energy harvesting
Chinese Academy of Sciences · Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems · +5 more institutions
Abstract
Soft wearable electronics for underwater applications are of interest, but depend on the development of a waterproof, long-term sustainable power source. In this work, we report a bionic stretchable nanogenerator for underwater energy harvesting that mimics the structure of ion channels on the cytomembrane of electrocyte in an electric eel. Combining the effects of triboelectrification caused by flowing liquid and principles of electrostatic induction, the bionic stretchable nanogenerator can harvest mechanical energy from human motion underwater and output an open-circuit voltage over 10 V. Underwater applications of a bionic stretchable nanogenerator have also been demonstrated, such as human body…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 30.69
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- 100%
- References
- 51
Authors
14- YZYang ZouCorresponding
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beihang University
- PTPuchuan Tan
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- BSBojing Shi
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Beihang University
- HOHan Ouyang
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- DJDongjie Jiang
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Topics & keywords
- Nanogenerator
- Underwater
- Triboelectric effect
- Energy harvesting
- Wearable computer
- Wearable technology
- Materials science
- Voltage