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Double-Swing Spring Origami Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Self-Powered Ocean Monitoring

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  • Xinru Du

    (School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan)

  • Hao Zhang

    (Institute of Port, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, China)

  • Hao Cao

    (School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
    School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
    Yibin Research Institute, Southwest Jiaotong University, Yibin 644000, China)

  • Zewei Hao

    (School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan)

  • Takuji Nakashima

    (School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan)

  • Yoshikazu Tanaka

    (School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan)

  • Pengcheng Jiao

    (Institute of Port, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, China
    Engineering Research Center of Oceanic Sensing Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou 310058, China)

  • Hidemi Mutsuda

    (School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan)

Abstract

Coastal areas often experience high population density and intense human activity owing to the considerable value of the ocean. Therefore, devices for monitoring marine disasters are crucial for ensuring the safety of human life. Herein, we develop hemispherical spring origami (SO) triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) (HSO-TENGs) for self-powered ocean wave monitoring. Optimization is performed using two approaches. First, swing machine experiments are conducted to investigate the monitoring performance of the HSO-TENGs regarding wave height and period with satisfactory accuracy. To increase power generation and monitoring accuracy, the internal inertia and centroid of gravity of the HSO-TENGs are optimized with respect to the structural parameters (i.e., magnet weight, hammer height, and external swing arm length). Second, numerical simulations are performed using the smoothed-particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method to determine the most suitable fixed condition for the HSO-TENGs for sensing wave changes. Subsequently, wave tank experiments are conducted on the HSO-TENGs to determine their ability to sense wave height, period, frequency, and direction. Tests related to supplying other sensors are also conducted. Eventually, the ability of the HSO-TENGs to monitor wave direction and spreading parameters is investigated in a numerical SPH circular wave tank. The results prove that the optimized HSO-TENGs can achieve powering and sensing through the same device.

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  • Xinru Du & Hao Zhang & Hao Cao & Zewei Hao & Takuji Nakashima & Yoshikazu Tanaka & Pengcheng Jiao & Hidemi Mutsuda, 2024. "Double-Swing Spring Origami Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Self-Powered Ocean Monitoring," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(12), pages 1-20, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:12:p:2981-:d:1416394
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