Topographically-Designed Triboelectric Nanogenerator
via Block Copolymer Self-Assembly
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Abstract
Herein,
we report a facile and robust route to nanoscale tunable
triboelectric energy harvesters realized by the formation of highly
functional and controllable nanostructures via block copolymer (BCP)
self-assembly. Our strategy is based on the incorporation of various
silica nanostructures derived from the self-assembly of BCPs to enhance
the characteristics of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) by modulating
the contact-surface area and the frictional force. Our simulation
data also confirm that the nanoarchitectured morphologies are effective
for triboelectric generation