journal article·2025-08

Synergistic Piezo‐ and Triboelectricity in a Novel Triglycine Sulfate/Bacterial Cellulose/Chitosan Flexible Composite Nanogenerator

Sirinya Ukasi, Kittipan Saichompoo, Chanachot Sae‐tang, Phakkhananan Pakawanit, Satana Pongampai, Sugato Hajra, Hoe Joon Kim, Naratip Vittayakorn, Thitirat Charoonsuk

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Abstract

Abstract Organic piezoelectric materials offer sustainable alternatives for mechanical energy harvesting (MEH), yet their potential remains underexplored compared to inorganic counterparts. This study pioneers the use of triglycine sulfate (TGS), a rarely studied organic piezoelectric, within a flexible three‐phase composite with bacterial cellulose (BC) and chitosan (CS) for piezoelectric (PENG) and triboelectric (TENG) nanogenerators. Unlike widely researched systems, TGS's unique hybrid organic–inorganic nature is leveraged here for the first time in MEH. Optimized at a 50:50 BC:CS ratio with 40 wt.% TGS, achieves a TENG output of 141.2 V and 93.3 µA post‐poling—1.8 and 2.4 fold higher than unpoled samples—driven by TGS's dipole alignment. Separately, the configuration utilizing a 5 wt.% TGS loading yields 13.7 V and 0.19 µA. Advanced characterization (ATR‐FTIR, SR‐XTM) and simulations (COMSOL, DFT) reveal TGS's synergy with BC/CS roughness, enhancing charge generation. Delivering 118.65 µW cm − 2 , the TENG (from the 40 wt.% TGS poled sample) powers a digital watch, showcasing practical promise. This work not only introduces TGS as a novel MEH candidate but also provides mechanistic insights into its polarization, advancing bio‐hybrid nanogenerator design.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Conducting polymers and applications · Polydiacetylene-based materials and applications

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Affiliations

Department of Materials Science Faculty of Science Srinakharinwirot University Sukhumvit 23, Watthana Bangkok 10110 Thailand

Synchrotron Research and Applications Division Synchrotron Light Research Institute 111 University Avenue, Muang Nakhon Ratchasima 30000 Thailand

Department of Electronics Engineering School of Engineering King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang Bangkok 10520 Thailand

Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology Daegu 42988 South Korea

Advanced Materials Research Unit School of Science King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang Bangkok 10520 Thailand

Funding

Srinakharinwirot University · Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology · National Research Foundation of Korea

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