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Flutter-driven Hybridized Triboelectric-Piezoelectric Nanogenerator for Smart Building Applications
Nanogenerator
Abstract Architecture
Glass Buildings

Internet of Things (IoT)

Links any things by widely distributed sensors network in smart buildings. Batteries and external electric power will cause external construction and maintenance expenses.

Internet of Things
Internet of Things

Sensors

Smart Buildings

Environmental Energy, the most suitable energy which sensors are exposed to.

A Power Source designed for THOUSANDS of
sensors nodes without wiring in
 Smart Buildings
Sensors in Smart Buildings
Air Duct

Ventilation Duct

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Major Electrical Equipment in Buildings

Inside the Elevator

Elevator

Climbers in Rock Wall
Existing Challenges

High Critical Velocity

Low Energy Output

Existing Challenges
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Triboelectric-Piezoelectric Nanogenerator
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Aluminum

Electrochemical Anodization Method

Polymers

Reactive Ion Etching (RIE)

To Improve Power Density
Triboelectric-Piezoelectric Nanogenerator
Electronic Circuit Board

Low Critical Velocity due to Structure Design

Synergy Effect for Larger Energy Output

Compact Size for Installation in HVAC and Elevator

Advantages

Enhanced Heat Sink Technology using a Bio-inspired Passive Fluttering Mechanism

Other Research
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