Investigating the role of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the piezoelectric performance of a PVDF/KNN-based electrospun nanogenerator
Satyaranjan Bairagi, S. Wazed Ali
Abstract
upon the application of a mechanized compressive force. In fact, the addition of CNTs led to a higher β-fraction in the hybrid nanocomposite. Moreover, the presence of CNTs creates a conducting path in the nanofiller loaded polymer jet, which results in enhanced mechanical stretching of the electrospun fibres. This hybrid lead-free nanogenerator could be a good candidate for use in self-powered portable and wearable electronic goods where a very small amount of power is required.
Topics & Concepts
NanogeneratorCarbon nanotubePiezoelectricityMaterials scienceNanotechnologyElectrospinningComposite materialPolymerAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsConducting polymers and applicationsDielectric materials and actuators