Highly durable all-fiber nanogenerator for mechanical energy harvesting

• Published in: Energy & environmental science Vol. 6; no. 9; pp. 2631 - 2638
• Main Authors: Zeng, Wei, Tao, Xiao-Ming, Chen, Song, Shang, Songmin, Chan, Helen Lai Wah, Choy, Siu Hong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.09.2013
• Subjects: Direct power generation; Durability; Energy harvesting; Fabrics; Human; Nanocomposites; Nanomaterials; Nanostructure; Wearable

Future generations of wearable electronic systems and mobile communication place a great demand for harvesting energy from ambient environments or human movements. Soft fiber-based electric power generators are attractive in meeting the requirements of wearable devices because of efficient energy co...