Abstract
The integration of bio-based materials into triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) for energy harvesting from human body motions has sparked considerable research attention. Here, a silanated cellulose nanofibril (SCNF) aerogel is reported for structurally reliable TENGs and reversely compressible Taekwondo scoring sensors under repeated impacts. The preparation of the aerogel involves silanizing cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) with vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS), following by freeze-drying and post-heating treatment. The SCNF aerogel with crosslinked physico-chemical bonding and highly porous network is found to exhibit superior mechanical strength and reversible compressibility as well as enhanced water repellency and electron-donating ability. The TENG having a tribo-positive SCNF layer exhibits exceptional triboelectric performances, generating a voltage of 270V, current of 11µA, and power density of 401.1mWm-2 under an applied force of 8N at a frequency of 5Hz. With its inherent merits in material composition, structural configuration, and device sensitivity, the SCNF TENG demonstrates the capability to seamlessly integrate into a Taekwondo protection gear, serving as an efficient self-powered sensor for monitoring hitting scores. This study highlights the significant potential of a facilely fabricated SCNF aerogel for the development of high-performance, bio-friendly, and cost-effective Bio-TENGs, enabling their application as self-powered wearable devices and sports engineering sensors.
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