Rolling Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerators (RS-TENG) under Low-Frequency Ocean Wave Action
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG), which convert mechanical energy (such as ocean waves) from the surrounding environment into electrical energy, have been identified as a green energy alternative for addressing the environmental issues resulting from the use of traditional energy resources. In th...
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| author | Yuzhou Wang Ali Matin Nazar Jiajun Wang Kequan Xia Delin Wang Xiaosheng Ji Pengcheng Jiao |
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| description | Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG), which convert mechanical energy (such as ocean waves) from the surrounding environment into electrical energy, have been identified as a green energy alternative for addressing the environmental issues resulting from the use of traditional energy resources. In this experimental design, we propose rolling spherical triboelectric nanogenerators (RS-TENG) for collecting energy from low-frequency ocean wave action. Copper and aluminum were used to create a spherical frame which functions as the electrode. In addition, different sizes of spherical dielectric (SD1, SD2, SD3, and SD4) were developed in order to compare the dielectric effect on output performance. This design places several electrodes on each side of the spherical structure such that the dielectric layers are able to move with the slightest oscillation and generate electrical energy. The performance of the RS-TENG was experimentally investigated, with the results indicating that the spherical dielectrics significantly impact energy harvesting performance. On the other hand, the triboelectric materials (i.e., copper and aluminum) play a less important role. The copper RS-TENG with the largest spherical dielectrics is the most efficient structure, with a maximum output of 12.75 V in open-circuit and a peak power of approximately 455 nW. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8758a759c2c144c8a7ff02302da0fd6a2023-11-23T14:15:27ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122021-12-01101510.3390/jmse10010005Rolling Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerators (RS-TENG) under Low-Frequency Ocean Wave ActionYuzhou Wang0Ali Matin Nazar1Jiajun Wang2Kequan Xia3Delin Wang4Xiaosheng Ji5Pengcheng Jiao6Institute of Port, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, ChinaInstitute of Port, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, ChinaInstitute of Port, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, ChinaInstitute of Port, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, ChinaInstitute of Port, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, ChinaSanya Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Sanya 572000, ChinaInstitute of Port, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, ChinaTriboelectric nanogenerators (TENG), which convert mechanical energy (such as ocean waves) from the surrounding environment into electrical energy, have been identified as a green energy alternative for addressing the environmental issues resulting from the use of traditional energy resources. In this experimental design, we propose rolling spherical triboelectric nanogenerators (RS-TENG) for collecting energy from low-frequency ocean wave action. Copper and aluminum were used to create a spherical frame which functions as the electrode. In addition, different sizes of spherical dielectric (SD1, SD2, SD3, and SD4) were developed in order to compare the dielectric effect on output performance. This design places several electrodes on each side of the spherical structure such that the dielectric layers are able to move with the slightest oscillation and generate electrical energy. The performance of the RS-TENG was experimentally investigated, with the results indicating that the spherical dielectrics significantly impact energy harvesting performance. On the other hand, the triboelectric materials (i.e., copper and aluminum) play a less important role. The copper RS-TENG with the largest spherical dielectrics is the most efficient structure, with a maximum output of 12.75 V in open-circuit and a peak power of approximately 455 nW.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/5rolling spherical structuretriboelectric nanogenerators (TENG)low-frequency ocean wave |
| spellingShingle | Yuzhou Wang Ali Matin Nazar Jiajun Wang Kequan Xia Delin Wang Xiaosheng Ji Pengcheng Jiao Rolling Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerators (RS-TENG) under Low-Frequency Ocean Wave Action Journal of Marine Science and Engineering rolling spherical structure triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) low-frequency ocean wave |
| title | Rolling Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerators (RS-TENG) under Low-Frequency Ocean Wave Action |
| title_full | Rolling Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerators (RS-TENG) under Low-Frequency Ocean Wave Action |
| title_fullStr | Rolling Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerators (RS-TENG) under Low-Frequency Ocean Wave Action |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rolling Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerators (RS-TENG) under Low-Frequency Ocean Wave Action |
| title_short | Rolling Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerators (RS-TENG) under Low-Frequency Ocean Wave Action |
| title_sort | rolling spherical triboelectric nanogenerators rs teng under low frequency ocean wave action |
| topic | rolling spherical structure triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) low-frequency ocean wave |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/5 |
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