Zhen Tian, Jiacheng Liu, Chang Ding, Changyu Yang, Muqing Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Qiang Liu, Li Su
{"title":"Cellulose-Based Sustainable Photo-Triboelectric Hybrid Nanogenerator for High-Performance Energy Harvesting and Smart Control Systems","authors":"Zhen Tian, Jiacheng Liu, Chang Ding, Changyu Yang, Muqing Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Qiang Liu, Li Su","doi":"10.3390/nanoenergyadv6010001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv6010001","url":null,"abstract":"With the advancement of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, flexible sensors with dual optoelectronic sensing modes have emerged as a research hotspot for next-generation smart devices, further driving the urgent demand for environmentally friendly functional materials. Here, we innovatively integrated wastepaper recycling technology with a polyethyleneimine (PEI)-assisted pulping strategy to develop a novel cellulose-based sustainable photo-triboelectric hybrid nanogenerator (PT-HNG). Based on the working mechanism of a freestanding triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), the PT-HNG can directly convert pressure stimuli into electrical energy and triboelectrification-induced electroluminescence (TIEL) signals. It achieves luminescence brightness of 0.06 mW cm−2 (3.84 cd m−2) and simultaneously delivers excellent electrical output performance (172.4 V, 6.36 μA, 43.7 nC) under sliding motion. More importantly, compatible with existing industrial papermaking processes, the PT-HNG is scalable for large-scale production. By combining PT-HNG with deep learning algorithms, a handwritten e-book system based on trajectory recognition was constructed, with a recognition accuracy of up to 95.5%. In addition, real-time intelligent control of PowerPoint presentations via PT-HNG was demonstrated. This study provides a new pathway for converting wastepaper into intelligent products and presents a novel idea for the interdisciplinary integration of the circular economy and advanced electronic technology.","PeriodicalId":380916,"journal":{"name":"Nanoenergy Advances","volume":"6 1","pages":"1-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2673-706X/6/1/1/pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147890960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qichen Ding, Aamir Rasheed, Haonan Zhang, Sara Ajmal, Ghulam Dastgeer, Kamoladdin Saidov, Olim Ruzimuradov, Shavkat Mamatkulov, Wen He, Peihong Wang
{"title":"A Coaxial Triboelectric Fiber Sensor for Human Motion Recognition and Rehabilitation via Machine Learning","authors":"Qichen Ding, Aamir Rasheed, Haonan Zhang, Sara Ajmal, Ghulam Dastgeer, Kamoladdin Saidov, Olim Ruzimuradov, Shavkat Mamatkulov, Wen He, Peihong Wang","doi":"10.3390/nanoenergyadv4040022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv4040022","url":null,"abstract":"This work presents the fabrication of a coaxial fiber triboelectric sensor (CFTES) designed for efficient energy harvesting and gesture detection in wearable electronics. The CFTES was fabricated using a facile one-step wet-spinning approach, with PVDF-HFP/CNTs/Carbon black as the conductive electrode and PVDF-HFP/MoS2 as the triboelectric layer. The incorporation of 1T phase MoS2 into the PVDF-HFP matrix significantly improves the sensor’s output owing to its electron capture capabilities. The sensor’s performance was carefully optimized by varying the weight percentage of MoS2, the thickness of the fiber core, and the CNT ratio. The optimized CFTES, with a core thickness of 156 µm and 0.6 wt% MoS2, achieved a stable output voltage of ~8.2 V at a frequency of 4 Hz and 10 N applied force, exhibiting remarkable robustness over 3600 s. Furthermore, the CFTES effectively detects human finger gestures, with machine learning algorithms further enhancing its accuracy. This innovative sensor offers a sustainable solution for energy transformation and has promising applications in smart portable power sources and wearable electronic devices.","PeriodicalId":380916,"journal":{"name":"Nanoenergy Advances","volume":"4 4","pages":"355-366"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2673-706X/4/4/22/pdf?version=1733317193","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147917489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhen Pan, Shunqi Yuan, Yan Zhang, Xi Ren, Zhibin He, Zhenzhong Wang, Shujun Han, Yuexin Qi, Haifeng Yu, Jingang Liu
{"title":"Preparation and Characterization of Amide-Containing Polyimide Films with Enhanced Tribopositivity for Triboelectric Nanogenerators to Harvest Energy at Elevated Temperatures","authors":"Zhen Pan, Shunqi Yuan, Yan Zhang, Xi Ren, Zhibin He, Zhenzhong Wang, Shujun Han, Yuexin Qi, Haifeng Yu, Jingang Liu","doi":"10.3390/nanoenergyadv4030017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv4030017","url":null,"abstract":"As triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) technology continue to evolve, its application in harsh environments has increasingly captivated the interest of researchers. However, the current research on heat-resistant triboelectric materials remains predominantly focused on the development of tribo-negative materials, with scant attention given to their equally crucial tribo-positive counterparts. In this study, the tribo-positive polyimide (PI) material with enhanced tribo-positivity is developed by integrating amide groups with electron-donating effects into the molecular chain. Furthermore, the TENG devices based on this series of tribo-positive PI materials have demonstrated an open-circuit voltage (VOC) of 242 V, a short-circuit current (ISC) of 8.13 μA, and a transferred charge (QSC) of 117 nC. Notably, these devices also demonstrate the capability to efficiently generate electricity even under elevated temperature conditions. This work not only proposes a potential molecular design strategy for developing high-performance tribo-positive PI materials applicable in TENGs, but also markedly propels the advancement of robust energy-harvesting devices engineered for operation at elevated temperatures.","PeriodicalId":380916,"journal":{"name":"Nanoenergy Advances","volume":"4 3","pages":"284-299"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2673-706X/4/3/17/pdf?version=1726133388","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147922512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Tountas, Katerina Anagnostou, Evangelos Sotiropoulos, Christos A. Polyzoidis, Emmanuel Kymakis
{"title":"Spray-Coated Transition Metal Dichalcogenides as Hole Transport Layers in Inverted NFA-Based Organic Photovoltaics with Enhanced Stability under Solar and Artificial Light","authors":"M. Tountas, Katerina Anagnostou, Evangelos Sotiropoulos, Christos A. Polyzoidis, Emmanuel Kymakis","doi":"10.3390/nanoenergyadv4030014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv4030014","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we explored the potential of exfoliated transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) as innovative spray-coated hole transport layers (HTLs) in organic photovoltaics (OPVs), addressing the need for efficient and stable materials in solar cell technology. This research was motivated by the need for alternative HTLs that can offer enhanced performance under varying lighting conditions, particularly in indoor environments. Employing UV-visible absorption and Raman spectroscopy, we characterized the optical properties of MoS2, MoSe2, WS2, and WSe2, confirming their distinct excitonic transitions and direct bandgap features. The nanocrystalline nature of these TMDs, revealed through XRD patterns and crystallite size estimation using the Scherrer method, significantly contributes to their enhanced physical properties and operational efficiency as HTLs in OPVs. These TMDs were then integrated into OPV devices and evaluated under standard solar and indoor lighting conditions, to assess their effectiveness as HTLs. The results demonstrated that MoS2, in particular, displayed remarkable performance, rivalling traditional HTL materials like MoO3. It maintained high power conversion efficiency across a spectrum of light intensities, illustrating its versatility for both outdoor and indoor applications. Additionally, MoS2 showed superior stability over extended periods, suggesting its potential for long-term usage in OPVs. This study contributes significantly to the field of photovoltaic materials, presenting TMDs, especially MoS2, as promising candidates for efficient and stable OPVs in diverse lighting conditions, thereby broadening the scope of solar cell applications.","PeriodicalId":380916,"journal":{"name":"Nanoenergy Advances","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141659081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Opportunities of Cellulose for Triboelectric Nanogenerators: A Critical Review","authors":"Renyun Zhang","doi":"10.3390/nanoenergyadv4030013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv4030013","url":null,"abstract":"Engineering polymers stand out as the predominant dielectric materials in triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), primarily owing to their robust triboelectric effect and widespread availability. However, growing environmental concerns surrounding these polymers have prompted a notable shift towards exploring alternative eco-friendly materials, with cellulose materials emerging as compelling contenders over the past few years. Cellulose, derived from various sources and presented in diverse forms and structures, has found utility as triboelectric materials. In contrast to many engineering polymers known for their chemical stability, cellulose materials exhibit heightened chemical activities. This characteristic provides a unique opportunity to delve into fundamental questions in TENGs by manipulating the physical and chemical properties of cellulose materials. This concise critical review aims to thoroughly examine the applications of cellulose materials while shedding light on the opportunities presented by these versatile materials.","PeriodicalId":380916,"journal":{"name":"Nanoenergy Advances","volume":" 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141680674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent Progress in Blue Energy Harvesting Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators","authors":"Long Liu, Tong Hu, Xinmao Zhao, Chengkuo Lee","doi":"10.3390/nanoenergyadv4020010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv4020010","url":null,"abstract":"This paper reviews and summarizes recent progress in blue energy harvesting based on a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). This review covers TENG-based blue energy harvesters (BEHs) with different inertial units in spherical structures, derivative spherical structures, buoy structures, and liquid–solid contact structures. These research works have paved the way for TENG-based BEHs working under low-frequency waves and harvesting wave energy efficiently. The TENG-based BEH unit design and networking strategy are also discussed, along with highlighted research works. The advantages and disadvantages of different TENG structures with other inertial units are explored and discussed. Meanwhile, power management strategies are also mentioned in this paper. Thus, as a promising blue energy harvesting technology, the TENG is expected to significantly contribute to developing low-cost, lightweight, and high-performance BEHs supporting more frequent marine activities.","PeriodicalId":380916,"journal":{"name":"Nanoenergy Advances","volume":"48 28","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141102967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Networking Strategies of Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Harvesting Ocean Blue Energy","authors":"Xianye Li, Liang Xu, Zhong Lin Wang","doi":"10.3390/nanoenergyadv4010004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv4010004","url":null,"abstract":"The utilization of abundant blue energy in the ocean could greatly contribute to achieving carbon neutrality. However, the unsolved economic and technical challenges of traditional technologies for harvesting blue energy have resulted in slow progress. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), as a new approach for converting mechanical energy into electricity, have great potential for blue energy harvesting, which can be connected as networks with different numbers of units for varying scales of energy harvesting. Here, recent advances of networking strategies of TENGs for harvesting blue energy are reviewed, mainly concerning mechanical and electrical connection designs. Anchoring strategies of devices and networks are also discussed. The development of TENG networks could provide an effective solution for large-scale ocean blue energy harvesting, which can also serve as an in-situ energy station or power source for self-powered systems, supporting various marine equipment and activities.","PeriodicalId":380916,"journal":{"name":"Nanoenergy Advances","volume":"52 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139608393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Moularas, Aikaterini Gemenetzi, Y. Deligiannakis, M. Louloudi
{"title":"Nanoplasmonics in Catalysis for Energy Technologies: The Concept of Plasmon-Assisted Molecular Catalysis (PAMC)","authors":"C. Moularas, Aikaterini Gemenetzi, Y. Deligiannakis, M. Louloudi","doi":"10.3390/nanoenergyadv4010002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv4010002","url":null,"abstract":"The utilization of plasmonic nanomaterials in catalytic technologies is an emerging research field with foreseeable applications in energy-catalytic technologies. On this front, the coupling of plasmonic nanomaterials with molecular catalysts is a newly approached, thus far unexploited field, that we discuss herein. In the present mini review, we contrast the case where the plasmonic particle itself is the catalytic center against the case where the plasmonic particle acts as a co-catalyst for an operational catalytic system. In the first part, we present an outline of the key phenomena in nanoplasmonics, and their potential implications in catalytic processes. The concepts of hot electrons, hot holes, and the dynamics of their generation and transfer are reviewed, as are the contribution of near-field and photothermal effects to catalytic processes. All these plasmonic-phenomena are then discussed in conjunction with representative catalytic systems from the literature.","PeriodicalId":380916,"journal":{"name":"Nanoenergy Advances","volume":" 35","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139141571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mingyan Xue, Fangpei Li, Wenbo Peng, Quanzhe Zhu, Yongning He
{"title":"Pyro-Phototronic Effect Enhanced MXene/ZnO Heterojunction Nanogenerator for Light Energy Harvesting","authors":"Mingyan Xue, Fangpei Li, Wenbo Peng, Quanzhe Zhu, Yongning He","doi":"10.3390/nanoenergyadv3040020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv3040020","url":null,"abstract":"The coupling of pyroelectricity, semiconductor, and optical excitation yields the pyro-phototronic effect, which has been extensively utilized in photodetectors. It can also enhance the performance of light energy harvesting nanogenerators. In this work, a pyro-phototronic effect-enhanced MXene/ZnO heterojunction nanogenerator has been successfully demonstrated, which can harvest broadband light energy (from deep UV to near-infrared) and still operate at 200 °C. The morphology of the ZnO layer and the MXene layer’s thickness have been further optimized for better light energy harvesting performance. For the optimized heterojunction nanogenerator, the responsivity can be improved from ~0.2 mA/W to ~3.5 mA/W by pyro-phototronic effect, under 0.0974 mW/cm2 365 nm UV illumination. Moreover, the coupling of pyro-phototronic and piezo-phototronic effects in MXene/ZnO heterojunction nanogenerators has been investigated. The results indicate that only a small tensile strain could improve the nanogenerator’s performance. The working mechanisms have been carefully analyzed, and the modulation of piezoelectric charges on the Schottky barrier height is found to be the key factor. These results demonstrate the enormous potential of the pyro-phototronic effect in light energy harvesting nanogenerators and illustrate the coupling of pyro-phototronic and piezo-phototronic effects for further performance improvement.","PeriodicalId":380916,"journal":{"name":"Nanoenergy Advances","volume":"15 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138603543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ananthakumar Soosaimanickam, Alejandro Saura, Noemi Farinós, R. Abargues
{"title":"Influence of Binary Ligands in Designing Cesium Lead Halide (CsPbX3, X = Cl, Br, I) Perovskite Nanocrystals-Oleic Acid and Oleylamine","authors":"Ananthakumar Soosaimanickam, Alejandro Saura, Noemi Farinós, R. Abargues","doi":"10.3390/nanoenergyadv3040019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv3040019","url":null,"abstract":"The surface chemistry of cesium lead halide perovskite nanocrystals has been elaborately studied in recent years and has proved the critical role of carboxylic acids and amines in the formation and stability of the nanocrystals. Specifically, a slight change in the concentration and ratio of the frequently used oleic acid and oleylamine critically influences the resultant phase and physical properties. Thus, understanding the delicate surface of cesium lead halide perovskite nanocrystals mainly relies on chemical bonding and the dynamic ligand environment of these two organic species. In this aspect, this review summarizes experimental findings about the critical role of oleic acid and oleylamine on the nucleation, growth, stability, phase, and morphology of cesium lead halide perovskite nanocrystals and their effect under different circumstances.","PeriodicalId":380916,"journal":{"name":"Nanoenergy Advances","volume":"2 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139271325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}