A high-performance low-cost triboelectric nanogenerator enabled by biomass-derived carbon in PVDF nanofibers
Abstract
, which is a benchmark among previously reported PVDF-based TENGs. This dramatic improvement stems from the synergistic effect of the BC filler, which boosts the composite's dielectric constant and increases the effective contact area. We further demonstrate the practical utility of our device by using it to charge a capacitor to power a calculator and by directly driving arrays of up to 85 light-emitting diodes. This work not only provides a high-performance TENG but also establishes an economically viable pathway for next-generation energy harvesting technologies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Dielectric materials and actuators
Advanced Materials and Mechanics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Nanoscale
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 20
- Pages
- 10736–10743
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN