ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY OF CEMENT-BASED TRIBOELECTRIC NANOGENERATORS THROUGH OPTIMIZED ELECTRODE CONFIGURATIONS
Cement-based TENGs with Optimized Electrode Design
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https://doi.org/10.55766/sujst11182Keywords:
Cement paste, Electrode, Energy harvesting, Triboelectric nanogeneratorAbstract
Cement-based materials, commonly used in construction, show great potential as triboelectric nanogenerators. However, the electrode type for cement-based triboelectric nanogenerators (CTENGs) significantly influences not only the electrical output but also the durability of the device. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of electrode type and the distance between the electrode and the sample surface on the electrical output performance of CTENG. The CTENG with stainless steel plate and wire mesh electrodes was evaluated in a vertical contact-separation mode. The results revealed that the wire mesh electrode not only improved the electrical output but also
enhanced the durability of the CTENG compared to the plate electrode. Additionally, greater opencircuit voltage and short-circuit current values were obtained by decreasing the distance between the electrode and the sample surface. At distance of 1 mm, the CTENG achieved a power density of up to 139 mW/m² when connected to an external load of 10 MΩ. This study offers a promising strategy to enhance the performance and durability of CTENGs, enabling their efficient use as energyharvesting materials.
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