Fluorine-doped graphene as triboelectric material

Abstract The optimization of the triboelectric layer is of paramount importance for the improvement of the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). In this work, we present an innovative approach exploiting the addition of highly electronegative fluorine-doped reduced graphene oxide (F-R...

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Published in:2d materials 2022-10, Vol.9 (4), p.44001
Main Authors: Molina-García, Miguel Ángel, Sofer, Zdeněk, Panda, Jaya Kumar, Serri, Michele, Salerno, Marco, Marras, Sergio, Lauciello, Simone, Plutnar, Jan, Bonaccorso, Francesco
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Language:English
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energy harvesting
flexible wearable devices
graphene-related materials
polymer films
triboelectric nanogenerators
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Summary:Abstract The optimization of the triboelectric layer is of paramount importance for the improvement of the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). In this work, we present an innovative approach exploiting the addition of highly electronegative fluorine-doped reduced graphene oxide (F-RGO) flakes into a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) polymeric matrix acting as the tribonegative frictional layer. The resulting layer (F-RGO/PDMS) is incorporated into a vertical contact-separation mode TENG. The optimization of the F-RGO/PDMS composition, with a F-RGO content of 2%, delivered a ten times higher power density peak compared to a F-RGO-free device. The outstanding enhancement of the power density peak is attributed to the synergistic effect of the high electronegativity of the fluorine atoms and the triboelectric properties of the graphene-based flakes. Endurance tests confirmed the stability of the F-RGO/PDMS system, demonstrating its suitability for long-lasting TENG-based wearable devices.
ISSN:2053-1583
2053-1583
DOI:10.1088/2053-1583/ac779e