Assessment of Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Electric Field Energy Harvesting

Oswaldo Menéndez, Juan Villacrés, Alvaro Prado, Juan P. Vásconez, Fernando Auat-Cheein

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

Electric-field energy harvesters (EFEHs) have emerged as a promising technology for harnessing the electric field surrounding energized environments. Current research indicates that EFEHs are closely associated with Tribo-Electric Nano-Generators (TENGs). However, the performance of TENGs in energized environments remains unclear. This work aims to evaluate the performance of TENGs in electric-field energy harvesting applications. For this purpose, TENGs of different sizes, operating in single-electrode mode were conceptualized, assembled, and experimentally tested. Each TENG was mounted on a 1.5 HP single-phase induction motor, operating at nominal parameters of 8 A, 230 V, and 50 Hz. In addition, the contact layer was mounted on a linear motor to control kinematic stimuli. The TENGs successfully induced electric fields and provided satisfactory performance to collect electrostatic charges in fairly variable electric fields. Experimental findings disclosed an approximate increase in energy collection ranging from 1.51% to 10.49% when utilizing TENGs compared to simple EFEHs. The observed correlation between power density and electric field highlights TENGs as a more efficient energy source in electrified environments compared to EFEHs, thereby contributing to the ongoing research objectives of the authors.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2507
JournalSensors
Volume24
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2024

Keywords

  • capacitance transducers
  • electromagnetic coupling
  • electromagnetic induction
  • energy harvesting
  • nanogenerators

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Information Systems
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Biochemistry
  • Instrumentation
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Assessment of Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Electric Field Energy Harvesting'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this