Self-Powered Electrochemistry for the Oxidation of Organic Molecules by a Cross-Linked Triboelectric Nanogenerator.

Zheng, Xin; Su, Jingzhen; Wei, Xianjun; Jiang, Tao; Gao, Shuyan; Wang, Zhong Lin · Adv Mater · 2016

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A cross-linked triboelectric nanogenerator with high performance is designed for the first time, which harvests vibrational energy to self-power the electrochemical oxidation of organic molecules. This system lays the groundwork for applications to an environmentally friendly production of important organic molecules and the waste treatment of organic pollutants.