A Portable Triboelectric Nanogenerator Based on Dehydrated Nopal Powder for Powering Electronic Devices

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) based on organic materials can harvest green energy to convert it into electrical energy. These nanogenerators could be used for Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, substituting solid-state chemical batteries that have toxic materials and limited-service time. Herein, we develop a portable triboelectric nanogenerator based on dehydrated nopal powder (NOP-TENG) as novel triboelectric material. In addition, this nanogenerator uses a polyimide film tape adhered to two copper-coated Bakelite plates. The NOP-TENG generates a power density of 2309.98 mu W center dot m(-2) with a load resistance of 76.89 M Omega by applying a hand force on its outer surface. Furthermore, the nanogenerator shows a power density of 556.72 mu W center dot m(-2) with a load resistance of 76.89 M Omega and under 4g acceleration at 15 Hz. The output voltage of the NOP-TENG depicts a stable output performance even after 27,000 operation cycles. This nanogenerator can light eighteen green commercial LEDs and power a digital calculator. The proposed NOP-TENG has a simple structure, easy manufacturing process, stable electric behavior, and cost-effective output performance. This portable nanogenerator may power electronic devices using different vibration energy sources.

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Researchers have developed a portable triboelectric nanogenerator (NOP-TENG) based on dehydrated nopal powder, which can convert green energy into electrical energy. This nanogenerator can be used for Internet-of-Things devices and offers a more sustainable alternative to chemical batteries. It has a simple structure, easy manufacturing process, stable electric behavior, and cost-effective output performance.