Developments on a Rotating Triboelectric Generator

Abstract

The triboelectric generator consists of triboelectric charging and electrostatic induction. The generator is characterized by its light weight, flexibility to use a wide range of materials, and the ability to achieve miniaturization through microfabrication technology. Extracting the static electricity generated in our daily lives as electric power can be considered as a sustainable energy source for the future. In this study, we will measure the amount of power generated when the number of blades, rotational speed, torque, material, and size of the generator are varied, and discuss the power generation mechanism in terms of capacitance and external load.