journal article·2025-04Open access

Superior Charge Density of Triboelectric Nanogenerator via Trap Engineering

Xiaoru Liu, Zhihao Zhao, Baofeng Zhang, Yuexiao Hu, Wenyan Qiao, Yikui Gao, Jing Wang, Ziting Guo, Linglin Zhou, Zhong Lin Wang, Jie Wang

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 35· Issue 14

Abstract

Abstract Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) offers a novel approach for converting high‐entropy mechanical energy into electrical energy, yet achieving high charge density remains critical. Optimizations using dielectrics with high specific capacitance have mitigated air breakdown, but charge loss within dielectrics persists as a limiting factor. Here, based on poly(vinylidene fluoride–trifluoroethylene–chlorofluoroethylene) (P(VDF‐TrFE‐CFE)) with high specific capacitance, (P(VDF‐TrFE‐CFE)) composites’ trap density and energy are engineered using high‐polarity interfaces from barium titanate (BTO) nanoparticles and dense chain segment stacking induced by electrostatic interaction with polyetherimide (PEI) to enhance charge retention capability. With modified high interfacial traps, an ultrahigh charge density of 9.23 mC m−2 is achieved in external charge excitation (ECE) TENG using 0.2 vol% PEI/P(VDF‐TrFE‐CFE) film, marking the highest charge density reported for single‐unit TENGs. This work provides novel material strategies for high‐performance TENGs, paving the way for their large‐scale practical applications.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Conducting polymers and applications · Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication

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Affiliations

Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100083 China

School of Nanoscience and Engineering University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China

Guangzhou Institute of Blue Energy Knowledge City, Huangpu District Guangzhou 510555 China

Hubei Key Laboratory of Automotive Power Train and Electronic Control School of Automotive Engineering Hubei University of Automotive Technology Shiyan 442002 China

College of Integrated Circuit Ludong University Yantai 264025 China

School of Materials Science and Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 30332 USA

Yonsei Frontier Lab Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of Korea

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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