3D stretchable and self-encapsulated multimaterial triboelectric fibers.

ABSTRACT: A robust power device for wearable technologies and soft electronics must feature good encapsulation, high deformability, and reliable electrical outputs. Despite substantial progress in materials and architectures for two-dimensional (2D) planar power configurations, fiber-based systems remain limited to relatively simple configurations and low performance due to challenges in processing methods. Here, we extend complex 2D triboelectric nanogenerator configurations to 3D fiber formats based on scalable thermal processing of water-resistant thermoplastic elastomers and composites. We perform mechanical analysis using finite element modeling to understand the fiber's deformation and the level of control and engineering on its mechanical behavior and thus to guide its dimensional designs for

SUBMITTER: Dong C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9651858 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature