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KNN based piezo-triboelectric lead-free hybrid energy films
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KNN based piezo-triboelectric lead-free hybrid energy films

Abu Musa Abdullah, Muhtasim Ul Karim Sadaf, Farzana Tasnim, Horacio Vasquez, Karen Lozano and M. Jasim Uddin
Nano energy, v 86, 106133
01 Aug 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.106133
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Chemistry Chemistry, Physical Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Physics, Applied Science & Technology Science & Technology - Other Topics Materials Science Physical Sciences Physics Technology
In recent times, the triboelectric and piezoelectric effects have garnered significant attention towards developing advanced material composites for energy harvesting and sensory applications. In this work, potassium sodium niobate (KNN) based energy films (EF) have been developed to utilize mechanical energy while simultaneously taking advantage of triboelectric and piezoelectric mechanisms. The KNN particles were synthesized using a wet ball milling technique and then incorporated into a polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) matrix together with addition of multi wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). The film was used to develop a piezoelectric nanogenerator (PENG) fitted with copper electrodes. The piezoelectric output of the film was further tested utilizing copper electrodes, at variable tapping frequency (60 BPM to 240 BPM) and pressure (10-40 psig) were used when activating the pneumatic piston. The open circuit voltage increased with the increase of both tapping frequency and pressure. The maximum piezoelectric output voltage was observed to be 35.3 V while the maximum current was noted as 15.8 mu A. The films also showed unique output signals for different types of deformations performed under hand pressure. The film was further utilized to build a piezo-triboelectric hybrid nanogenerator to check its hybrid performance. The maximum output was observed to be 54.1 V and 29.4 mu A. This film was integrated with conventional electronic components (bridge rectifiers, resistors, and capacitors) and tested for its ability to harvest energy. The hybrid nanogenerator can charge a 0.1 mu F capacitor to 9.4 V in 60 s. The optimum output power for the device was measured to be 0.164 W. The film was further attached with a Kapton film and showed a hybrid output of 113.2 V. This experiment endorsed the potential of the KNN based energy films for multifunctional applications like force, pressure, and motion sensing as well as lead free energy harvesting.

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