A Double-Arch-Structured Hybrid Triboelectric and Piezoelectric Nanogenerator Based on Polyvinylidene Fluoride/Graphene Oxide Composite Films

Abstract

In this study, a methodology for fabricating double-arch triboelectric and piezoelectric composite nanogenerators using polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and graphene oxide (GO) is presented. Initially, nanofiber films comprising PVDF/GO are synthesized through electrostatic spinning. Subsequently, the PVDF/GO film is integrated with cotton fibers and a copper electrode to construct the triboelectric layer. In contrast, another portion of the PVDF/GO film, alongside a copper electrode, comprises the piezoelectric layer, with the central copper electrode acting as a common electrode. Finally, a double-arch structure is established by employing polyethylene terephthalate film to facilitate synergistic operation between the triboelectric and piezoelectric layers. In the experimental results, it is indicated that the maximum open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current of the triboelectric layer of the double-arch structure are 330 V and 36 μA, respectively, representing increases of 44% and 50% compared to those of the sandwich triboelectric structure. Additionally, the maximum open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current of the piezoelectric layer are 22 V and 4 μA, respectively, reflecting enhancements of 57% and 100% over those of conventional sandwich piezoelectric structures. The output power of the double-arch composite nanogenerator is capable of lighting up 120 light-emitting diodes. Thus, this composite nanogenerator shows great potential as an environmentally friendly energy source.