期刊
NANO ENERGY
卷 90, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.106503
关键词
Blue energy; Triboelectric nanogenerator; Flow-induced vibration; Energy harvester
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资金
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [51879022, 51979045, 51906029]
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Univer-sities, China [3132019330]
- China Scholarship Council [202006570022]
- Projects for Dalian Youth Star of Science and Technology [2018RQ12]
The study introduces an underwater flag-like Triboelectric Nanogenerator (UF-TENG) based on flow-induced vibration, which shows a simpler structure and better low velocity performance compared to traditional generators. Through parametric studies, it is demonstrated that UF-TENG can effectively harvest energy from ocean currents to power sensors or micro electric appliances in Internet of Things.
Ocean current energy harvester is a promising infrastructure to achieve self-powered marine wireless sensing system. This study proposes and investigates an underwater flag-like Triboelectric Nanogenerator (UF-TENG) based on the flow-induced vibration. The UF-TENG consists of two conductive ink-coated polyethylene terephthalate membranes and one strip of poly tetra fluoroethylene membrane with their edges sealed up by a waterproof PTFE tape. In this way, the triboelectric layers are prevented from contacting water. It is verified that the vortex street induced by a cylinder enhances the vibration of the UF-TENG. The low velocity startup enables the UF-TENG to harvest extremely low-velocity ocean current energy, e.g., presently achieving 0.133 m/s as the critical startup velocity. The proposed UF-TENG has a simpler structure and better low velocity performance when comparing with electromagnetic generators and piezoelectric generators. Parametric studies are conducted to evaluate the influence of geometrical parameters of the UF-TENG on the vibration behavior and output performance. It is demonstrated that the underwater electrical appliance can be powered by parallel UF-TENG units. The present UF-TENG is a more cost-effective and more accessible hydroelectric technology to utilize the renewable ocean current for powering sensors or micro electric appliances in Internet of Things.
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