Design of triboelectric nanogenerators featuring motion form conversion, motion rectification, and frequency multiplication for low-frequency ocean energy harvesting
Wen-Yong Jiang, Chengjun Chen, Congyu Wang, Jiawei Li, Maomi Zhao, Tengfei Xiang, Peng Wang
Abstract
We propose a novel structural design strategy for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). Leveraging the combination of screw rod and ratchet, the optimized TENGs realize form conversion and rectification of motion, and frequency multiplication.
Topics & Concepts
Triboelectric effectRectificationRatchetMultiplication (music)Energy harvestingMotion (physics)Energy transformationMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsElectrical engineeringEnergy (signal processing)PhysicsAcousticsVoltageEngineeringMechanical engineeringWork (physics)Classical mechanicsThermodynamicsQuantum mechanicsComposite materialAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsInnovative Energy Harvesting TechnologiesConducting polymers and applications