Research Update: Hybrid energy devices combining nanogenerators and energy storage systems for self-charging capability

Authors

Jeonghun Kim, University of WollongongFollow
Ju-Hyuck Lee, University of Wollongong
Jaewoo Lee, University of WollongongFollow
Yusuke Yamauchi, University of Wollongong, National Institute for Materials ScienceFollow
Chang-Ho Choi, Defence Science and Technology Organisation
Jung Ho Kim, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

114168

Publication Details

Kim, J., Lee, J., Lee, J., Yamauchi, Y., Choi, C. & Kim, J. (2017). Research Update: Hybrid energy devices combining nanogenerators and energy storage systems for self-charging capability. APL Materials, 5 (7), 073804-1-073804-12.

Abstract

The past decade has been especially creative for nanogenerators as energy harvesting devices utilizing both piezoelectric and triboelectric properties. Most recently, self-charging power units using both nanogenerators and energy storage systems have begun to be investigated for portable and wearable electronics to be used in our daily lives. This review focuses on these hybrid devices with self-charging combined with energy harvesting storage systems based on the most recent reports. In this research update, we will describe the materials, device structures, integration, applications, and research progress up to the present on hybrid devices.