Paper-Based Hydroelectric Generators for Water Evaporation-Induced Electricity Generation.

ABSTRACT: The research presented in this paper introduces a novel environmental energy-harvesting technology that harnesses electricity from the evaporation of water using porous structural materials. Specifically, a strategy employing paper-based hydroelectric generators (p-HEGs) is proposed to capture the energy produced during water evaporation and convert it into usable electricity. The p-HEGs offer several advantages, including simplicity in fabrication, low cost, and reusability. To evaluate their effectiveness, the water evaporation-induced electrical output performance of four different p-HEGs are compared. Among the variants tested, the p-HEG combining wood pulp and polyester fiber exhibits the best output performance. At room temperature, this particular p-HEG generates a short-circuit cur

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10625126 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature