An ultra-sensitive flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator based on P(VDF-TrFE) nanofibers

Piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) are evolving as next-generation energy harvesters due to their self-powered sensing, multi-stimuli-responsiveness, and wearable electronics. Here, we present a flexible PENG utilizing electrospun poly(vinylidene fluoride trifluoroethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE)) nanofiber...

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Main Authors: Haiyang Hu, Wei Li, Xingjia Li, Yu Xu, Xiaoming Zhao, Xiaoyue Huang, Shenglan Hao, Guangdi Feng, Qiuxiang Zhu, Xiuli Zhang, Chungang Duan, Junhao Chu, Bobo Tian
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Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-7990/adec25
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author Haiyang Hu
Wei Li
Xingjia Li
Yu Xu
Xiaoming Zhao
Xiaoyue Huang
Shenglan Hao
Guangdi Feng
Qiuxiang Zhu
Xiuli Zhang
Chungang Duan
Junhao Chu
Bobo Tian
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Xiuli Zhang
Chungang Duan
Junhao Chu
Bobo Tian
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description Piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) are evolving as next-generation energy harvesters due to their self-powered sensing, multi-stimuli-responsiveness, and wearable electronics. Here, we present a flexible PENG utilizing electrospun poly(vinylidene fluoride trifluoroethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE)) nanofibers. By optimizing the rotational speeds during the electrospinning process, we have achieved nanofibers with a highly aligned structure and uniform polar β-phase, an enhancement of piezoelectric response, particularly in terms of sensitivity and power generation. The longitudinal piezoelectric coefficient ( d _33 ) reaches −21.6 pC·N ^−1 . The transverse piezoelectric measurement yields an output of 26 V and 38.6 nA. The device exhibits an ultra-high sensitivity of 5.76 V·kPa ^−1 , surpassing previously reported values by orders of magnitude. The PENG is successfully employed for Braille recognition and the precise manipulation of a robotic hand, indicating its efficacy for tactile interaction systems. This study presents a novel approach to facilitating intelligent human-machine interaction by exploiting the unique properties of organic piezoelectric materials.
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spelling doaj-art-080bb5e952bd44cc9775bcd2b7e9c8362025-08-20T02:40:52ZengIOP PublishingInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing2631-79902025-01-017606550310.1088/2631-7990/adec25An ultra-sensitive flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator based on P(VDF-TrFE) nanofibersHaiyang Hu0Wei Li1Xingjia Li2Yu Xu3Xiaoming Zhao4Xiaoyue Huang5Shenglan Hao6Guangdi Feng7Qiuxiang Zhu8Xiuli Zhang9Chungang Duan10Junhao Chu11Bobo Tian12https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4251-2755School of Mathematics, Physics and Statistics, Shanghai University of Engineering Science , Shanghai 201620, People’s Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Shanghai Center of Brain-inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Precision Optics, Chongqing Institute of East China Normal University , Chongqing 401120, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Shanghai Center of Brain-inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Precision Optics, Chongqing Institute of East China Normal University , Chongqing 401120, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Mathematics, Physics and Statistics, Shanghai University of Engineering Science , Shanghai 201620, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Shanghai Center of Brain-inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Precision Optics, Chongqing Institute of East China Normal University , Chongqing 401120, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Shanghai Center of Brain-inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Precision Optics, Chongqing Institute of East China Normal University , Chongqing 401120, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Shanghai Center of Brain-inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Precision Optics, Chongqing Institute of East China Normal University , Chongqing 401120, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Shanghai Center of Brain-inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Shanghai Center of Brain-inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Precision Optics, Chongqing Institute of East China Normal University , Chongqing 401120, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Shanghai Center of Brain-inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Mathematics, Physics and Statistics, Shanghai University of Engineering Science , Shanghai 201620, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Shanghai Center of Brain-inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University , Taiyuan 030006, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 200083, People’s Republic of China; Institute of Optoelectronics , Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Shanghai Center of Brain-inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices , Shanghai 200241, People’s Republic of China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Precision Optics, Chongqing Institute of East China Normal University , Chongqing 401120, People’s Republic of ChinaPiezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) are evolving as next-generation energy harvesters due to their self-powered sensing, multi-stimuli-responsiveness, and wearable electronics. Here, we present a flexible PENG utilizing electrospun poly(vinylidene fluoride trifluoroethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE)) nanofibers. By optimizing the rotational speeds during the electrospinning process, we have achieved nanofibers with a highly aligned structure and uniform polar β-phase, an enhancement of piezoelectric response, particularly in terms of sensitivity and power generation. The longitudinal piezoelectric coefficient ( d _33 ) reaches −21.6 pC·N ^−1 . The transverse piezoelectric measurement yields an output of 26 V and 38.6 nA. The device exhibits an ultra-high sensitivity of 5.76 V·kPa ^−1 , surpassing previously reported values by orders of magnitude. The PENG is successfully employed for Braille recognition and the precise manipulation of a robotic hand, indicating its efficacy for tactile interaction systems. This study presents a novel approach to facilitating intelligent human-machine interaction by exploiting the unique properties of organic piezoelectric materials.https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-7990/adec25piezoelectric polymerP(VDF-TrFE)electrospinningultra-sensitivityPENGflexible piezoelectric energy harvesting
spellingShingle Haiyang Hu
Wei Li
Xingjia Li
Yu Xu
Xiaoming Zhao
Xiaoyue Huang
Shenglan Hao
Guangdi Feng
Qiuxiang Zhu
Xiuli Zhang
Chungang Duan
Junhao Chu
Bobo Tian
An ultra-sensitive flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator based on P(VDF-TrFE) nanofibers
International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing
piezoelectric polymer
P(VDF-TrFE)
electrospinning
ultra-sensitivity
PENG
flexible piezoelectric energy harvesting
title An ultra-sensitive flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator based on P(VDF-TrFE) nanofibers
title_full An ultra-sensitive flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator based on P(VDF-TrFE) nanofibers
title_fullStr An ultra-sensitive flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator based on P(VDF-TrFE) nanofibers
title_full_unstemmed An ultra-sensitive flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator based on P(VDF-TrFE) nanofibers
title_short An ultra-sensitive flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator based on P(VDF-TrFE) nanofibers
title_sort ultra sensitive flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator based on p vdf trfe nanofibers
topic piezoelectric polymer
P(VDF-TrFE)
electrospinning
ultra-sensitivity
PENG
flexible piezoelectric energy harvesting
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-7990/adec25
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