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Enhancement of triboelectric nanogenerators with nylon/TiO2 nanocomposite films

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This research concentrates on enhancing TENGs via nylon/TiO2 nanocomposites. The integration of TiO2 nanoparticles into nylon enhances triboelectric characteristics, promoting charge transfer during mechanical deformation. Experiments demonstrate that introducing TiO2 nanoparticles to nylon by a simple spray coating method enhances dielectric permeability, favorably impacting TENG’s performance. A TENG with nylon and polysiloxane layers initially achieved 30.36 V in open-circuit voltage and 1.82 μA in short-circuit current. The introduction of TiO2 nanoparticles significantly improved performance, reaching peak values of 41.38 V and 2.5 μA after 15 spray-coating cycles. Nonetheless, excessive TiO2 incorporation diminished TENG performance by reducing the active contact area between nylon and polysiloxane layers.

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We would like to thank the Nano Research Center in the Excellence Center of Research, Development and Innovation of Baku State University for sincere support with staff and facilities.

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  1. Nano Research Laboratory of Center of Excellence for Research, Development, and Innovations, Baku State University, AZ1148, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan

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  2. Faculty of Physics, Department of Physical Electronics, Baku State University, AZ1148, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan

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OG has acquired and analyzed electrical results from the TENGs and a major contributor in writing the manuscript. MBM has arranged experimental intruments materials to be used and confirmed the data obtained. HM has helped to analyze the data and given advice on theoretical approach. JK is the corresponig author of the study and has fabricated samples of the TENGs, helped to analyze the results and guided discussion of the results. All authors have read the final version of the manuscript and approved it.

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Gulahmadov, O., Muradov, M.B., Mamedov, H. et al. Enhancement of triboelectric nanogenerators with nylon/TiO2 nanocomposite films. MRS Communications 14, 114–120 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-023-00509-0

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