Selective ion migration in a polyelectrolyte driving a high-performance flexible moisture-electric generator
Yongxiang Han, Yanlei Wang, Mi Wang, Zhaoyang Lv, Ziqi Zhang, Hongyan He
Abstract
We propose a novel moisture-electric generator that utilizes the unique properties of a blended poly(4-styrene sulfonic acid) and poly(vinyl alcohol) with phytic acid by screen printing and scrape coating, achieving an impressive open-circuit voltage of 0.88 V from ambient humidity. This innovative design significantly enhances ion transport, moisture adsorption, and flexibility, making a marked improvement in converting environmental humidity to electrical energy.
Topics & Concepts
PolyelectrolyteSulfonic acidVinyl alcoholMoistureGenerator (circuit theory)Phytic acidMaterials scienceChemical engineeringCoatingStyreneIonPolymer chemistryChemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryPower (physics)PolymerEngineeringQuantum mechanicsPhysicsCopolymerBiochemistrySolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsFuel Cells and Related MaterialsMembrane-based Ion Separation Techniques