Ion-electron coupling in a MXene/silk nanofluidic hydrovoltaic device for enhanced electricity generation

Materials Horizons 2026

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Authors: Yulei Dong, Zhixiao Si, Wenchao Liu, Zijia Huang, Tingting Mei, Ying Liao, Wei Zhang, Wenbo Chang, Hongjie Zhang, Xiangyu Zhang, Junjun Liu, Fengxiang Chen
+1 more Kai Xiao
DOI: 10.1039/d6mh00171h
Cited by: 1
References: 48

Abstract

M NaCl elevates the output to 593 mV, which is further boosted to 622 mV under infrared irradiation-sufficient to power microelectronic circuits. Mechanism investigations reveal that this enhancement arises from ion-electron Coulomb drag interactions at the solid-liquid interface. This study provides fundamental insights into nanofluidic energy conversion and demonstrates potential applications in self-powered wearable electronics and all-weather energy harvesting systems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods Nanopore and Nanochannel Transport Studies MXene and MAX Phase Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials Horizons
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
10
Pages
4963–4972
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN