The Preparation of a Low-Cost, Structurally Simple Triboelectric Nanogenerator Based on Fullerene Carbon Soot-Doped Polydimethylsiloxane Composite Film
Shujie Yang,
Wen Zhao,
Oleg Tolochko,
Tatiana Larionova
Affiliations
Shujie Yang
Department of Physics and Materials Technology, Institute of Machinery, Materials and Transport, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg 195251, Russia
Wen Zhao
Department of Mechatronics Engineering, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, No. 26 Hexing Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, China
Oleg Tolochko
Department of Physics and Materials Technology, Institute of Machinery, Materials and Transport, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg 195251, Russia
Tatiana Larionova
Department of Physics and Materials Technology, Institute of Machinery, Materials and Transport, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg 195251, Russia
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have emerged as viable micro power sources for an array of applications. Since their inception in 2012, TENGs have been the subject of significant advancements in terms of structural design and the development of friction materials. Despite these advancements, the complexity of their structural designs and the use of costly friction materials hinder their practical application. This study introduces a simplified TENG model utilizing an economical composite film of fullerene carbon soot (FS)-doped polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) (FS-TENG). It confirms the FS-TENG’s ability to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, as demonstrated through experimental validation. The generated electricity by the FS-TENG can power devices such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), digital watches, kitchen timers, and sports stopwatches, highlighting its efficiency. This research enhances the development of TENGs featuring low-cost, streamlined structures for sustainable and autonomous energy sensing applications.
