A constant-current generator <i>via</i> water droplets driving Schottky diodes without a rectifying circuit
Yahui Li, Qi Zhang, Yuhong Cao, Zhipeng Kang, Han Ren, Zhiyuan Hu, Mang Gao, Xiaole Ma, Jinyuan Yao, Yan Wang, Congchun Zhang, Guifu Ding, Junshan Liu, Jiming Bao, Hui Wang, Zhuoqing Yang
Abstract
This work highlights the regulation of an MSM Schottky barrier by the triboelectric potential, as well as many potential applications arising from this mechanism, including energy harvesters, droplet logic circuits, and fluid signal monitoring.
Topics & Concepts
Constant currentTriboelectric effectGenerator (circuit theory)Schottky diodeCurrent (fluid)DiodeConstant (computer programming)OptoelectronicsWork (physics)Electronic circuitElectrical engineeringSIGNAL (programming language)Schottky barrierMaterials sciencePhysicsEngineeringComputer sciencePower (physics)Composite materialThermodynamicsQuantum mechanicsProgramming languageAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsConducting polymers and applicationsSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication