Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 17, 2024
Sustainable
strategies
to
generate
electricity
using
natural
resources,
such
as
sunlight
(photovoltaic
cells)
and
wind
(wind
towers),
have
driven
a
significant
change
in
our
homes
terms
of
consumption.
Herein,
new
alternative
for
green
supply
solar‐driven
evaporators
devices
fabricated
with
hydrogels
is
described.
The
photothermal
production
promoted
by
alginate‐poly(
N
‐isopropylacrylamide)
(ALG‐PNIPAAm)
bio‐hydrogel,
modified
acid‐doped
conducting
polymer
(CP),
thermal
absorber
component,
minimize
energy
losses.
Direct
current
voltage
monitoring
are
used
during
the
solar
irradiation
experiments
evaluate
power
density
hydrogel
generator,
whereas
electrochemical
impedance
spectroscopy
employed
approach
diffusion
processes.
Impedance
measurements
elucidate
ion
dynamics
within
hydrogel,
directly
correlating
this
behavior
enhanced
generation.
Therefore,
highest
(64.4
μW·cm
−2
)
stability
(32–33
μA),
over
time,
obtained
ALG‐PNIPAAm‐PEDOT‐PSS
demonstrating
that
hydrophilic
groups
(OH,
SO
3
H),
present
CP
backbone,
promote
capillary
flow
electrolyte
irradiation.
doped
molecules
facilitate
fast
transport
thanks
good
balance
between
material
hydrophilicity
interconnected
pores.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(20), P. 9589 - 9589
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Capillary
flow-related
hydrovoltaic
technology
is
an
emerging
research
field
for
sustainable
electricity
generation.
Despite
great
progress
in
the
last
decade,
mechanisms
behind
generation
remain
unclear.
In
this
review,
we
provide
overview
of
current
proposed
induced
by
water
evaporation
and
moisture
absorption.
We
explore
key
mechanisms,
including
streaming
potential,
ion
concentration
gradient,
microbial
electricity,
ionovoltaic
effect,
pseudo-streaming,
evaporating
upstream
proton
diffusion.
Each
offers
distinct
insights
faces
specific
challenges
that
require
further
study.
Unlike
previous
reviews,
focus
specifically
on
detailed
mechanistic
understanding
capillary
highlight
interplay
different
mechanisms.
Additionally,
identify
critical
gaps
research,
particularly
need
empirical
validation
through
advanced
characterization
techniques,
such
as
spectroscopy,
microscopy,
electrochemical
analysis.
Moreover,
discuss
practical
applications
energy
harvesting
systems
self-powered
sensors,
highlighting
its
potential
to
convert
environmental
into
energy.
believe
review
can
serve
a
starting
point
efforts
aimed
at
addressing
these
challenges,
thus
paving
way
commercialization
contribution
development
goals.
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 1199 - 1199
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Marine
wave
energy
exhibits
significant
potential
as
a
renewable
resource
due
to
its
substantial
storage
capacity
and
high
density.
However,
conventional
power
generation
technologies
often
suffer
from
drawbacks
such
maintenance
costs,
cumbersome
structures,
suboptimal
conversion
efficiencies,
thereby
limiting
their
potential.
The
based
on
micro-energy
technology
have
emerged
promising
new
approaches
in
recent
years,
owing
inherent
advantages
of
cost-effectiveness,
simplistic
structure,
ease
manufacturing.
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
overview
the
current
research
status
harvesting
through
technologies,
including
detailed
descriptions
piezoelectric
nanogenerators,
electromagnetic
generators,
triboelectric
dielectric
elastomer
hydrovoltaic
hybrid
nanogenerators.
Finally,
we
provide
prevailing
issues
challenges
associated
with
these
while
also
offering
insights
into
future
development
trajectory
technology.
Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 17, 2024
Sustainable
strategies
to
generate
electricity
using
natural
resources,
such
as
sunlight
(photovoltaic
cells)
and
wind
(wind
towers),
have
driven
a
significant
change
in
our
homes
terms
of
consumption.
Herein,
new
alternative
for
green
supply
solar‐driven
evaporators
devices
fabricated
with
hydrogels
is
described.
The
photothermal
production
promoted
by
alginate‐poly(
N
‐isopropylacrylamide)
(ALG‐PNIPAAm)
bio‐hydrogel,
modified
acid‐doped
conducting
polymer
(CP),
thermal
absorber
component,
minimize
energy
losses.
Direct
current
voltage
monitoring
are
used
during
the
solar
irradiation
experiments
evaluate
power
density
hydrogel
generator,
whereas
electrochemical
impedance
spectroscopy
employed
approach
diffusion
processes.
Impedance
measurements
elucidate
ion
dynamics
within
hydrogel,
directly
correlating
this
behavior
enhanced
generation.
Therefore,
highest
(64.4
μW·cm
−2
)
stability
(32–33
μA),
over
time,
obtained
ALG‐PNIPAAm‐PEDOT‐PSS
demonstrating
that
hydrophilic
groups
(OH,
SO
3
H),
present
CP
backbone,
promote
capillary
flow
electrolyte
irradiation.
doped
molecules
facilitate
fast
transport
thanks
good
balance
between
material
hydrophilicity
interconnected
pores.
