3D printing flexible Ga-doped ZnO films for wearable energy harvesting: thermoelectric and piezoelectric nanogenerators

<div><p>The 3D printing of energy harvesters using earth-abundant and non-toxic elements promotes energy sustainability and market competitiveness. The semiconducting behavior and non-centrosymmetric wurtzite crystal structure of gallium-doped zinc oxide (GZO) films make them attractive...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Aicha S. Lemine (17148352) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Jolly Bhadra (14147823) (author), Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni (8036039) (author), Anton Popelka (2804842) (author), Swathi Yempally (17886686) (author), Zubair Ahmad (4345072) (author), Noora J. Al-Thani (17017695) (author), Anwarul Hasan (1332066) (author)
منشور في: 2024
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الملخص:<div><p>The 3D printing of energy harvesters using earth-abundant and non-toxic elements promotes energy sustainability and market competitiveness. The semiconducting behavior and non-centrosymmetric wurtzite crystal structure of gallium-doped zinc oxide (GZO) films make them attractive for thermoelectric and piezoelectric nanogenerators. This study investigates the thermal, structural, mechanical, thermoelectric, and piezoelectric properties of 3D-printed GZO nanocomposite films. Thermal analysis demonstrates the stability of the nanocomposite film up to 230 °C, making it suitable for wearable energy harvesters. The crystalline structure of the nanocomposite film aligns with the hexagonal wurtzite structure of ZnO and displays a bulk-like microstructure with a uniform distribution of elements. The presence of Ga 2p, Zn 2p, O 1 s, and C 1 s core levels confirms the development of the nanocomposite film, characterized by a fine granular structure and a conductive domain compared to the neat resin film. The inclusion of GZO nanofillers tailors the stress–strain behavior of the nanocomposite film, enhancing flexibility. The 3D-printed GZO nanocomposite films demonstrate a promising thermoelectric power factor and piezoelectric power densities, along with mechanical flexibility and thermal stability. These advancements hold significant potential for wearable and hybrid energy generation technologies.</p><p> </p></div><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics<br> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-13372-z" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-13372-z</a></p>