Science Daily April 3, 2024 Due to the advantages of simple structure and flexibility for energy harvesting, the tube liquid–solid triboelectric nanogenerator (TLS-TENG) has attracted much attention. However, it is limited by low output power due to its low surface charge density and transfer efficiency. Researchers in China proposed and constructed TLS-TENG (SVE-TLS-TENG) with enhanced output performance. Through the space volume effect, the open-circuit voltage (Uoc), short-circuit current (Isc), and transfer charge (Qtc) of SVE-TLS-TENG they improved energy harvesting by 3.5 times, 2.3 times, and 2 times, respectively. The SVE-TLS-TENG has high output performance for harvesting low-frequency and high-entropy motion […]
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This tiny device can scavenge wind energy from the breeze you make when you walk
TechXplore September 23, 2020 A breeze as gentle as 1.6 m/s (3.6 mph) was enough to power the triboelectric nanogenerator designed by an international team of researchers (China, Singapore). The nanogenerator performs at its best when wind velocity is between 4 to 8 m/s (8.9 to 17.9 mph), a speed that allows the two plastic strips to flutter in sync.[see embedded video]. The device also has a high wind-to-energy conversion efficiency of 3.23%. Currently the device can power up 100 LED lights and temperature sensors. Unlike wind turbines, this device is made of low-cost materials and it can be safely […]