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A bionic stretchable nanogenerator for underwater sensing and energy harvesting

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  • Yang Zou

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Beihang University
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Puchuan Tan

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Bojing Shi

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Beihang University)

  • Han Ouyang

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Dongjie Jiang

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Zhuo Liu

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Beihang University)

  • Hu Li

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Beihang University)

  • Min Yu

    (Foshan University)

  • Chan Wang

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Xuecheng Qu

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Luming Zhao

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Yubo Fan

    (Beihang University
    National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids)

  • Zhong Lin Wang

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Georgia Institute of Technology)

  • Zhou Li

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

Abstract

Soft wearable electronics for underwater applications are of interest, but depend on the development of a waterproof, long-term sustainable power source. In this work, we report a bionic stretchable nanogenerator for underwater energy harvesting that mimics the structure of ion channels on the cytomembrane of electrocyte in an electric eel. Combining the effects of triboelectrification caused by flowing liquid and principles of electrostatic induction, the bionic stretchable nanogenerator can harvest mechanical energy from human motion underwater and output an open-circuit voltage over 10 V. Underwater applications of a bionic stretchable nanogenerator have also been demonstrated, such as human body multi-position motion monitoring and an undersea rescue system. The advantages of excellent flexibility, stretchability, outstanding tensile fatigue resistance (over 50,000 times) and underwater performance make the bionic stretchable nanogenerator a promising sustainable power source for the soft wearable electronics used underwater.

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  • Yang Zou & Puchuan Tan & Bojing Shi & Han Ouyang & Dongjie Jiang & Zhuo Liu & Hu Li & Min Yu & Chan Wang & Xuecheng Qu & Luming Zhao & Yubo Fan & Zhong Lin Wang & Zhou Li, 2019. "A bionic stretchable nanogenerator for underwater sensing and energy harvesting," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 10(1), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:10:y:2019:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-019-10433-4
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-10433-4
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