Surface engineering of PDMS for improved triboelectrification
Līva Ģērmane, Linards Lapčinskis, Mairis Iesalnieks, Andris Šutka
Abstract
Surface functionalization with SAMs can increase the contact-separation charge of PDMS layers by three orders of magnitude. The effect of the SAM can be matched with the roughness of PDMS to enhance the charge density.
Topics & Concepts
Triboelectric effectSurface modificationMaterials scienceSurface roughnessSurface (topology)Charge densityComposite materialSurface chargeCharge (physics)Surface finishNanotechnologyContact angleChemical engineeringChemistryEngineeringPhysicsGeometryMathematicsPhysical chemistryQuantum mechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsFuel Cells and Related MaterialsSurface Modification and Superhydrophobicity