Double-folding paper-based generator for mechanical energy harvesting

doi:10.1007/s12200-016-0658-4

Front. Optoelectron.

2017, Vol. 10

Issue (1) : 38-44 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12200-016-0658-4

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Double-folding paper-based generator for mechanical energy harvesting

Suling LI^1,²(

)

¹. Institute of Electromechanical Engineering, Nanning University, Nanning 530200, China
². Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China

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Abstract

Paper-based generators are essential elements for building all paper-based systems. To obtain robust paper-based generators with outstanding high power outputs, this paper introduced a new type of double-folding paper-based generator by folding two paper components together. The output performance levels of the double-folding generator were twice higher than that of the single-folding and parallel-plate generators. A peak power of ~3.24 mW was achieved under a stimulating frequency of 3 Hz. Furthermore, 47 light-emitting diodes (LEDs) were lit directly by a double-folding paper-based generator assembled to the crack of a door that opens and closes. This finding indicated the potential applications of the double-folding generator in the production of door ornaments or for security in places where doors frequently open and close.

Keywords paper-based generator double-folding electret electrostatic induction

Corresponding Author(s): Suling LI

Just Accepted Date: 19 October 2016 Online First Date: 16 November 2016 Issue Date: 17 March 2017

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Suling LI. Double-folding paper-based generator for mechanical energy harvesting[J]. Front. Optoelectron., 2017, 10(1): 38-44.

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https://academic.hep.com.cn/foe/EN/10.1007/s12200-016-0658-4
https://academic.hep.com.cn/foe/EN/Y2017/V10/I1/38

Fig.1 Fabrication of the double-folding paper-based generator. (a) Schematic diagram indicating the fabrication process of the generator; (b) cross-section view SEM image of the PTFE/Carbon-Paper/PTFE component; (c) SEM image of the surface morphology of the Carbon-Paper; (d) I-V scanning curves for the conductive Carbon-Paper in straight and folding states, insert shows the schematic diagram for I-V scanning; and (e) surface potential decay curve versus time for the PTFE electret film

Fig.2 Working mechanism and output performances of a double-folding paper-based generator. Equivalent circuit diagram for the generator when in (a) the original state and (b) pressing process. Left current curves in (c) indicated the corresponding current signal for pressing and releasing the generator. Right current curves in (c) indicated corresponding current signal for the switching polarity test; (d) load peak currents and power curves for a generator as a function of the load resistances under a given frequency of 3 Hz

Fig.3 Output performance comparisons for the single-folding, parallel-plate, and double-folding paper-based generators with same total areas. Digital pictures of (a) single-folding, (b) parallel-plate, and (c) double-folding paper-based generators. Equivalent circuit diagram for (d) single-folding and (e) parallel-plate paper-based generators; (f) peak short-circuit current; and (g) corresponding transferred charges (DQ) for three kinds of paper-based generators under given stimulating amplitude and different stimulating frequencies

Fig.4 Double-folding paper-based generator for harvesting irregular mechanical energy. Digital pictures indicating (a) a generator fastened on a hinge door junction; (b) 47 blue LEDs connected in series lit up by the door closing and opening action; and (c) the currents went through the LEDs when they were lit up

Fig.1 Fig. S1 Digital picture for the carbon paper in folding shape

Fig.2 Fig. S2 (a) Low and (b) high magnification cross-section view SEM images for the conductive Carbon-Paper

Fig.3 Fig. S3 Short-circuit current curves for the (a) parallel-plate, (b) single-folding and (c) double-folding paper-based generators, respectively

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