A 3D-Printed Device That Creates Electricity from Simple Movement

Описание: ⚡ A 3D-Printed Device That Creates Electricity from Simple Movement

Scientists at Clemson University’s Nanomaterials Institute have created an innovative 3D-printed device called W-TENG that generates electricity from everyday motion. This compact invention uses the triboelectric effect — the same principle that makes a balloon stick to a wall — but turns it into a clean and useful power source.

The W-TENG is made from two special materials: a graphene-PLA fiber that easily gives up electrons, and Teflon, which strongly attracts electrons. When these materials touch and separate, they create a high-voltage electrical charge that can be stored or used immediately. Because it needs no batteries, the device can work as a wireless switch, allowing a simple tap to activate items like garage doors or security systems.

Researchers believe the W-TENG could be extremely valuable in places where electricity is scarce, such as remote villages, disaster zones, and developing countries. It could also support space missions and ocean research by powering sensors that normally rely on hard-to-replace batteries.

The team is now studying alternative materials like MXene to improve the device further. While its commercial future depends on economic factors, the W-TENG represents a promising step toward simple, eco-friendly, motion-powered energy.

Reference: S. S. K. Mallineni, Y. Dong, H. Behlow, A. M. Rao, R. Podila, Adv. Energy Mater. 2018, 8, 1702736. https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201702736

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