Multilayered Electret/Triboelectric Generator for Selfpowered Instantaneous Tactile Imaging

Haiping Yi, Kai Tao, Yuxuan Gao, Jin Wu, Honglong Chang

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Abstract

In this work, based on the principle of triboelectric/electrostatic hybrid generator, a new high-output, flexible and transparent electret power generator was fabricated by using transparent polymer materials. Moreover, thermoplastic method is proposed to shape the wavy structures perpetually. It is able to recover to previous state when pressure applied. Triggered by hand pressing, the instantaneous peak output voltage and short-circuit current can be up to 800V and 50\ \mu \mathrm{A} respectively, which are able to drive hundreds of commercial light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Finally, a 5 5 pixels harvester array was constructed with instantaneous touch events for spatially mapping and motion tracking. The force is capable of recording the electroluminescent signals of the LEDs without external power sources. This work is a significant step forward in self-powered tactile-mapping visualization technology, with a wide range of potential applications in touchpad technology, personal signatures, smart wallpapers, robotics, and safety-monitoring devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE 32nd International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages190-193
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728116105
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2019
Event32nd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2019 - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 27 Jan 201931 Jan 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
Volume2019-January
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference32nd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2019
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period27/01/1931/01/19

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