In Situ Polarization Enables Dipole Alignment of α-Phase Polyamide 11 Nanoribbons for Breathable Triboelectric Textile
Triboelectric textiles have been extensively studied for wearable energy applications, including single-fiber power generation, humidity-resistant power generation, air-breakdown-based power generation, etc. However, intrinsic tribo-charge transfer in fiber- or textile-based triboelectric materials remains at a low level. Here, we propose a polarization strategy to enhance triboelectric performance using α-phase polyamide 11 nanoribbons. By employing a high-voltage electrostatic field during electrospinning, we achieve in situ polarization of polyamide 11, resulting in an 116% improvement in the performance of polyamide 11-based energy nonwovens. Additionally, we apply cold pressing to optimize the specific surface area and air permeability of the all-fiber-energy nonwoven, achieving a balance of high electrical performance and wearability. We further demonstrate applications of this nanofiber-based energy textile in wireless sensing and breathable energy insoles. This all-fiber performance enhancement strategy provides valuable insights for the development of high-performance triboelectric textiles in the future.
Authors
- Yaogang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3456-3840)
- Chengyi Hou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4142-2982)
- Hongzhi Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5469-2327)
- Qinghong Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4373-7665)
- Ning Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8801-6255)
- Shuhan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3041-3159)
- Weifeng Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2672-0204)
- Kerui Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0933-8932)
Institutions
- Donghua University (CN)
- Materials Modification (United States) (US)
- Division of Materials Science and Engineering (AU)
- Shanghai Dianji University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
- Published
- 2025-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c01178
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Donghua University
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities