Development of  PLA-based triboelectric nanogenerators for harvesting the mechanical energy of the environment

Σκόρδα, Στεφανία; Skorda, Stefania

dc.contributor.author	Σκόρδα, Στεφανία	el
dc.contributor.author	Skorda, Stefania	en
dc.date.accessioned	2025-02-04T10:00:38Z
dc.date.available	2025-02-04T10:00:38Z
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/61052
dc.identifier.uri	http://dx.doi.org/10.26240/heal.ntua.28748
dc.rights	Default License
dc.subject	Tribogenerators	en
dc.subject	Silicon Carbide (SiC)	en
dc.subject	Energy harvesting	en
dc.subject	Polylactic Acid (PLA)	en
dc.subject	Zinc Oxide (ZnO)	en
dc.subject	3D printing	en
dc.subject	Mechanical Properties	en
dc.subject	Dielectric Constant	en
dc.subject	Τριβογεννήτριες	el
dc.subject	Συλλογή Ενέργειας	el
dc.subject	Μηχανικές Ιδιότητες	el
dc.subject	Διηλεκτρική Σταθερά	el
dc.title	Development of PLA-based triboelectric nanogenerators for harvesting the mechanical energy of the environment	en
heal.type	bachelorThesis
heal.classification	Μικροηλεκτρονική	el
heal.classification	Αισθητήρες	el
heal.classification	Υλικά	el
heal.classification	Microelectronics	en
heal.classification	Νανοτεχνολογία	el
heal.classification	Materials	en
heal.language	el
heal.language	en
heal.access	free
heal.recordProvider	ntua	el
heal.publicationDate	2024-03-29
heal.abstract	This thesis presents an in-depth investigation into the development of triboelectric generators, which are devices that convert mechanical energy from the environment into electrical energy, using Polylactic Acid (PLA) composites doped with Zinc Oxide (ZnO) and Silicon Carbide (SiC). PLA is a sustainable, biodegradable thermoplastic polyester made from renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane, and it is extensively utilized in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing for its minimal environmental footprint and advantageous mechanical characteristics. The strategic addition of nanofillers such as ZnO and SiC to PLA is studied for their ability to fine-tune these inherent properties and significantly boost the triboelectric output of PLA-based nanogenerators. The choice of SiC as a dopant is based on its remarkable hardness and ability to reinforce the mechanical attributes of the composite, while ZnO is incorporated for its multifunctional benefits, including UV shielding, antimicrobial effects, and enhanced thermal conductivity. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the mechanical and electrical properties of PLA composites doped with SiC and ZnO, offering insights into the potential of these materials in enhancing the efficiency of triboelectric generators for environmental energy harvesting applications.	en
heal.advisorName	Χριστοφόρου, Ευάγγελος	el
heal.committeeMemberName	Τσάμης, Χρήστος	el
heal.committeeMemberName	Χουρδάκης, Εμμανουήλ	el
heal.academicPublisher	Εθνικό Μετσόβιο Πολυτεχνείο. Σχολή Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών και Μηχανικών Υπολογιστών. Τομέας Επικοινωνιών, Ηλεκτρονικής και Συστημάτων Πληροφορικής	el
heal.academicPublisherID	ntua
heal.numberOfPages	142 σ.	el
heal.fullTextAvailability	false