Paper‐Based Hydroelectric Generators for Water Evaporation‐Induced Electricity Generation
Abstract The research presented in this paper introduces a novel environmental energy‐harvesting technology that harnesses electricity from the evaporation of water using porous structural materials. Specifically, a strategy employing paper‐based hydroelectric generators (p‐HEGs) is proposed to capt...
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| author | Jingjing Zhang Peng Cui Jingjing Wang Huan Meng Ying Ge Can Feng Huimin Liu Yao Meng Zunkang Zhou Ningning Xuan Bao Zhang Gang Cheng Zuliang Du |
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| description | Abstract The research presented in this paper introduces a novel environmental energy‐harvesting technology that harnesses electricity from the evaporation of water using porous structural materials. Specifically, a strategy employing paper‐based hydroelectric generators (p‐HEGs) is proposed to capture the energy produced during water evaporation and convert it into usable electricity. The p‐HEGs offer several advantages, including simplicity in fabrication, low cost, and reusability. To evaluate their effectiveness, the water evaporation‐induced electrical output performance of four different p‐HEGs are compared. Among the variants tested, the p‐HEG combining wood pulp and polyester fiber exhibits the best output performance. At room temperature, this particular p‐HEG generates a short‐circuit current and open‐circuit voltage of ≈0.4 µA and 0.3 V, respectively, thereby demonstrating excellent electrical stability. Furthermore, the electrical current and voltage generated by the p‐HEG through water evaporation are able to power an LED light, both individually and in series and parallel connections. This study delves into the potential of electricity harvesting from water evaporation and establishes it as a viable method for renewable energy applications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bca0eae321284409ac6959cd6d90d1a42023-11-04T08:56:53ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442023-11-011031n/an/a10.1002/advs.202304482Paper‐Based Hydroelectric Generators for Water Evaporation‐Induced Electricity GenerationJingjing Zhang0Peng Cui1Jingjing Wang2Huan Meng3Ying Ge4Can Feng5Huimin Liu6Yao Meng7Zunkang Zhou8Ningning Xuan9Bao Zhang10Gang Cheng11Zuliang Du12School of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High‐efficiency Display and Lighting Technology Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications Henan University Kaifeng 475004 ChinaAbstract The research presented in this paper introduces a novel environmental energy‐harvesting technology that harnesses electricity from the evaporation of water using porous structural materials. Specifically, a strategy employing paper‐based hydroelectric generators (p‐HEGs) is proposed to capture the energy produced during water evaporation and convert it into usable electricity. The p‐HEGs offer several advantages, including simplicity in fabrication, low cost, and reusability. To evaluate their effectiveness, the water evaporation‐induced electrical output performance of four different p‐HEGs are compared. Among the variants tested, the p‐HEG combining wood pulp and polyester fiber exhibits the best output performance. At room temperature, this particular p‐HEG generates a short‐circuit current and open‐circuit voltage of ≈0.4 µA and 0.3 V, respectively, thereby demonstrating excellent electrical stability. Furthermore, the electrical current and voltage generated by the p‐HEG through water evaporation are able to power an LED light, both individually and in series and parallel connections. This study delves into the potential of electricity harvesting from water evaporation and establishes it as a viable method for renewable energy applications.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202304482evaporationhydroelectric generatorsmembranepaperpower generation |
| spellingShingle | Jingjing Zhang Peng Cui Jingjing Wang Huan Meng Ying Ge Can Feng Huimin Liu Yao Meng Zunkang Zhou Ningning Xuan Bao Zhang Gang Cheng Zuliang Du Paper‐Based Hydroelectric Generators for Water Evaporation‐Induced Electricity Generation Advanced Science evaporation hydroelectric generators membrane paper power generation |
| title | Paper‐Based Hydroelectric Generators for Water Evaporation‐Induced Electricity Generation |
| title_full | Paper‐Based Hydroelectric Generators for Water Evaporation‐Induced Electricity Generation |
| title_fullStr | Paper‐Based Hydroelectric Generators for Water Evaporation‐Induced Electricity Generation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Paper‐Based Hydroelectric Generators for Water Evaporation‐Induced Electricity Generation |
| title_short | Paper‐Based Hydroelectric Generators for Water Evaporation‐Induced Electricity Generation |
| title_sort | paper based hydroelectric generators for water evaporation induced electricity generation |
| topic | evaporation hydroelectric generators membrane paper power generation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202304482 |
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