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Triboelectric energy harvester using electrolyte

US10305395B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2016
Grant dateMay 28, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02N1/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a triboelectric energy harvester including an electrolyte solution comprising an electrolyte, and a friction material layer configured to contact the electrolyte solution, wherein the friction material layer is configured to be used as an electrode, and wherein frictional electricity is generated in response to the electrolytic solution contacting the friction material layer.

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