Underwater Monitoring Networks Based on Cable-Structured Triboelectric Nanogenerators

The importance of ocean exploration and underwater monitoring is becoming vital, due to the abundant biological, mineral, energy, and other resources in the ocean. Here, a self-powered underwater cable-based triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is demonstrated for underwater monitoring of mechanical m...

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Main Authors: Yihan Zhang, Yingying Li, Renwei Cheng, Shen Shen, Jia Yi, Xiao Peng, Chuan Ning, Kai Dong, Zhong Lin Wang
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Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2022-01-01
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.34133/2022/9809406
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author Yihan Zhang
Yingying Li
Renwei Cheng
Shen Shen
Jia Yi
Xiao Peng
Chuan Ning
Kai Dong
Zhong Lin Wang
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Renwei Cheng
Shen Shen
Jia Yi
Xiao Peng
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Zhong Lin Wang
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description The importance of ocean exploration and underwater monitoring is becoming vital, due to the abundant biological, mineral, energy, and other resources in the ocean. Here, a self-powered underwater cable-based triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is demonstrated for underwater monitoring of mechanical motion/triggering, as well as searching and rescuing in the sea. Using a novel double-layer winding method combined with ferroelectric polarization, a self-powered cable-structured sensor with a stable electrical output has been manufactured, which can accurately respond to a variety of external mechanical stimuli. A self-powered cable sensing network woven using smart cables can comprehensively transmit information, such as the plane position and dive depth of a submersible. More precisely, it can analyze its direction of movement, speed, and path, along with transmitting information such as the submersible’s size and momentum. The developed self-powered sensor based on the cable-based TENG not only has low cost and simple structure but also exhibits working accuracy and stability. Finally, the proposed work provides new ideas for future seabed exploration and ocean monitoring.
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spelling doaj.art-15f6d8c33153425c80de054d78a0f1fd2024-03-02T18:36:03ZengAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Research2639-52742022-01-01202210.34133/2022/9809406Underwater Monitoring Networks Based on Cable-Structured Triboelectric NanogeneratorsYihan Zhang0Yingying Li1Renwei Cheng2Shen Shen3Jia Yi4Xiao Peng5Chuan Ning6Kai Dong7Zhong Lin Wang8CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China; School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, ChinaCAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, ChinaCAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China; School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, ChinaCAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, ChinaCAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, ChinaCAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China; School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, ChinaCAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China; School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, ChinaCAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China; School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, ChinaCAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China; School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; CUSTech Institute of Technology, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325024, China; School of Material Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332, USAThe importance of ocean exploration and underwater monitoring is becoming vital, due to the abundant biological, mineral, energy, and other resources in the ocean. Here, a self-powered underwater cable-based triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is demonstrated for underwater monitoring of mechanical motion/triggering, as well as searching and rescuing in the sea. Using a novel double-layer winding method combined with ferroelectric polarization, a self-powered cable-structured sensor with a stable electrical output has been manufactured, which can accurately respond to a variety of external mechanical stimuli. A self-powered cable sensing network woven using smart cables can comprehensively transmit information, such as the plane position and dive depth of a submersible. More precisely, it can analyze its direction of movement, speed, and path, along with transmitting information such as the submersible’s size and momentum. The developed self-powered sensor based on the cable-based TENG not only has low cost and simple structure but also exhibits working accuracy and stability. Finally, the proposed work provides new ideas for future seabed exploration and ocean monitoring.http://dx.doi.org/10.34133/2022/9809406
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title_short Underwater Monitoring Networks Based on Cable-Structured Triboelectric Nanogenerators
title_sort underwater monitoring networks based on cable structured triboelectric nanogenerators
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