Bioinspired Janus Heterogeneous Fibrous Membranes for Wearable Moisture‐Electric Energy Harvesting via a Plant‐Transpiration Mechanism
Abstract Harvesting energy from the ubiquitous environmental water vapor cycle is a promising pathway for sustainable power generation. Human skin releases ≈40–340 W of thermal energy per hour through perspiration, and even converting 1% could power most low‐energy wearable devices. However, achieving stable vapor capture, directional transport, and efficient charge separation in the skin microenvironment remains a key challenge for hygrothermal energy conversion. Inspired by plant transpiration, a bioinspired moisture‐guiding heterogeneous interface is constructed to fabricate a Janus Alk‐MXene PVA@Alk‐PVA‐PVDF fibrous membrane with hydrophilic adsorption, ion conduction, and evaporation‐driven traction, enabling directional vapor transport and efficient charge separation. With a thickness of 0.084 mm, the membrane combines flexibility, breathability, and excellent integration compatibility for wearable applications. A 1 cm 2 Janus MEG delivers a rapid response of 1.07 s, 1.18 V output, ≈935.2 µA cm −2 short‐circuit current density, and ≈1103.5 µW cm −2 power density, retaining ≈0.87 V after one month and demonstrating excellent moisture sensitivity with stable voltage output. Furthermore, a modular three‐unit series–parallel configuration achieves ≈2.32 V and ≈46.4 mA under high humidity, providing a sustainable strategy for self‐powered wearable electronics in medical monitoring and next‐generation human–machine interaction.
Authors
- Xiuchen Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3022-4235)
- Jin Duan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2605-2316)
- Gege Hang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3244-8470)
- Yanan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7508-9669)
- Zhe Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5356-8212)
Institutions
- Xi'an Polytechnic University (CN)
- Shaanxi Normal University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Functional Materials
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202515013
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.02
Funders
- Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province