Research
Title : | Investigation of triboelectric effect in wearable textiles at different environmental conditions for sustainable energy harvesting. |
Area of research : | Engineering Sciences |
Focus area : | Material science |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Ankur Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi |
Timeline Start Year : | 2024 |
Timeline End Year : | 2027 |
Contact info : | agoswami@mse.iitd.ac.in |
Equipments : | servo motor and accessories (controller) load cell Benchtop Digital Multimeter DC high Voltage source (0-30 KV) Microscope with Camera Digital Film Thickenss Gauge Electrometer and accessories Frequency Counter Mass Flow Controller (MFC) Vacuum Pump (Rotary and Turbo) Valves, connectors and and accessories Digital Multimeter Multi Channel syringe Pump Prenoise Amplifier Temperature controller along with Thyristors and Peltiers Tubular Furnace (up to 1200 oC) Ultrasonic Probe sonicator (750 W) |
Details
Executive Summary : | The Triboelectric effect, which generates static charges when two dissimilar materials come in contact, has been studied since prehistoric times. In 2012, Z.L Wang demonstrated the impact of this effect in harnessing energy using a Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG). Despite numerous efforts, the technology still requires more investments in monetary, intellectual, and instrumental resources. The main drawback is obtaining high output current, which is essential for running devices. To improve the generated charges, various materials have been used, modified, and doped, but the main bottleneck lies in understanding the origin of charges. One major concern is the use of waste materials, such as plastics, PET bottles, and paper, for recycling. To explore their charge generation properties, researchers are exploring the use of nanofibre through electrospun techniques. They aim to investigate the effects of ambient pressure, different gases, and moisture conditions on triboelectricity in various environments. They plan to use electro-spun nanowires of these polymers in shoe soles to create a prototype device to investigate the application of TENG on human motion. |
Co-PI: | Dr. sumit sinhaRay, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi |
Total Budget (INR): | 48,62,000 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi Funding Agency :Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) or science and Engineering Research Board (sERB) | Source :science and Engineering Research Board (sERB), DsT | |