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Flexible and Biocompatible Chitosan-Based Hydrogel for Ambient Energy Harvesting

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Shuo Zhang
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Fandi Chen
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Tianxu Huang
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Tao Wan *
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Mengyao Li *
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Peiyuan Guan
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Chun‐Ho Lin
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Chao Liu *
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Bohao Wen
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Ziheng Feng
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Xiaodan Yin
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Haifeng Tang
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Long Hu
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Dewei Chu
DOI:10.1002/sstr.70584delete
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Recently, nanogenerators have ignited significant interest within the scientific realm owing to their considerable potential for extracting energy from the surroundings. One promising method involves utilizing moisture from the environment as a source of energy for compact devices, which only require minimal electricity consumption. In this work, we demonstrated a chitosan/glycerol (CS/G) hydrogel-based electric nanogenerator (HENG) with promising electric and mechanical performance. Specifically, a sole generator unit could produce an open-circuit voltage of 1.1 V and a current density of 1 mA cm−2, with a maximum power density reaching 0.26 mW cm−2. The outstanding performance was attributed to the enhanced water absorption of the optimized hydrogel layer and the redox reaction at the top electrode. Additionally, a facile printing technique was introduced to make mass fabrication possible. Large-scale integrated HENG arrays with high current (~100 mA) and voltage output (~100 V) were successfully demonstrated through serial and parallel connections, capable of directly powering wireless LED and motor propellers. A battery-free wearable multisensing wristband was designed to demonstrate the real-world application of HENG. This work presents a novel pathway for advancing the creation of self-sustainable, flexible applications, demonstrating significant potential for the forthcoming age of wearable technology and the Internet-of-Things.
Keywords:
ambient energy harvesting
biocompatible hydrogel
flexible and wearable electronics
hydrogel-based electric nanogenerator
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