Harvesting water drop energy by a sequential contact-electrification and electrostatic-induction process.

Lin, Zong-Hong; Cheng, Gang; Lee, Sangmin; Pradel, Ken C; Wang, Zhong Lin · Adv Mater · 2014

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A new prototype triboelectric nanogenerator with superhydrophobic and self-cleaning features is invented to harvest water drop energy based on a sequential contact electrification and electrostatic induction process. Because of the easy-fabrication, cost-effectiveness, and robust properties, the developed triboelectric nanogenerator expands the potential applications to harvesting energy from household wastewater and raindrops.

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