| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2024 ASC Technical Conference, US-Japan Joint Symposium, D30 Meeting
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| Symposium
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2024 ASC Technical Conference, US-Japan Joint Symposium, D30 Meeting
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| Presentation Title |
3D Woven Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Energy Harvesting |
| Author(s) |
Melisa Dincer, Dilan Arslan, Yusuf Can Sudutemiz, Hulya Cebeci |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Melisa Dincer |
| Abstract Scope |
Mechanical energy harvesting is a suitable approach for structures like morphing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wings that are subjected to bending and torsional stresses during the flight. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) enable powering sensors and electronics in remote areas, ideal for online monitoring systems by converting mechanical stress into electrical energy. The proposed study adopts a novel approach by utilizing 3D woven fabrics with optimized contact areas, thereby ensuring high and efficient output performance while prioritizing durability and flexibility. The energy-harvester composite structures that integrate 3D woven fabrics take this concept further by embedding these energy-harvesting capabilities directly into the material's structure, improving versatility and application spectrum. The unique 3D woven arch-shaped fabric structure ensures a maximized contact area for effective charge transfer when there is contact between the upper and lower parts. Utilizing carbon-based materials like carbon nanostructures (various nanotubes) with 3D woven arch-shaped fabrics enhances charge collection and TENG performance. The research highlights the triboelectric properties of these materials, exploring their potential in sensing and energy harvesting applications starting from fabric design to functional structure according to the appropriate working mode. Additionally, polymers such as PDMS (Polydimethylsiloxane) and Kapton, known for their flexibility and durability, serve as triboelectric material pairs, selected based on polarity. This integration aims to tailor the material properties to withstand the demanding conditions, thereby advancing the efficacy and applicability of strain energy harvesting. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |