Advanced Microstructured BaTiO3-Embedded PVDF–HFP/PEO Film for Enhanced Triboelectric Interface in Self-Sufficient Energy Generation and Sensing

Authors

Rigobert Ybarra, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Diego de Leon, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Michael Moreno, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Cesar Sanchez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Fernando Viesca, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kevin Alejandro, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Shishir Timilsena, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Nicholas Dimakis, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Joseph H. Dumont
Tommy Rockward
Tarik J. Dickens
Md. Wasikur Rahman, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Mohammed Jasim Uddin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-19-2025

Abstract

The global reliance on fossil fuels and natural gas has largely dominated the energy production field, but due to finite resource depletion and escalating greenhouse gas emissions, the immediate exploration of sustainable energy alternatives to mitigate climate change and ensure resource security has been a major concern. There has been extensive research into other more renewable methods of energy production, such as wind and hydropower. Of these current energy generation types, there are many areas of untapped potential from the mechanical movements generated ambiently not only in the large scale of power generation but also on a smaller scale. The piezoelectric and triboelectric effects are phenomena where these ambient mechanical movements can generate electrical energy. Developing a hybrid system that leverages both mechanical stress and surface charges presents an ideal opportunity to exploit these untapped energy sources. Producing a hybrid PVDF–HFP/PEO film with perovskite BaTiO3 (BTO) enables ambient power harvesting from both mechanical movement and surface charge. The optimized cell produced a potential of up to 15 V and a current of 200 nA with a 68 kΩ resistor, a substantial increase from a base system with an average of 2.1 V and 40 nA. These hybrid TENGs offer significant potential for energy harvesting in small-scale applications, such as health monitoring devices and indicators in electric circuits.

Comments

Copyright © 2025 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society.

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Recommended Citation

Ybarra, Rigobert, Diego de Leon, Michael Moreno, Cesar Sanchez, Fernando Viesca, Kevin Alejandro, Shishir Timilsena et al. "Advanced Microstructured BaTiO3-Embedded PVDF–HFP/PEO Film for Enhanced Triboelectric Interface in Self-Sufficient Energy Generation and Sensing." ACS omega 10, no. 38 (2025): 43450-43461. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.5c01183

Publication Title

ACS Omega

DOI

10.1021/acsomega.5c01183