Rational Tuning of Hygroscopic Oscillation of Stacked Nanoflake Assemblies for Continuous Ambient Energy Harvesting

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Autores principales: Zijing Zhang, Jimin Fu, Gesa Zhang, Zhihua Liang, Boxun Zhang, Haimin Yao
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author Zijing Zhang
Jimin Fu
Gesa Zhang
Zhihua Liang
Boxun Zhang
Haimin Yao
author_facet Zijing Zhang
Jimin Fu
Gesa Zhang
Zhihua Liang
Boxun Zhang
Haimin Yao
Zijing Zhang
Jimin Fu
Gesa Zhang
Zhihua Liang
Boxun Zhang
Haimin Yao
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contents Rational Tuning of Hygroscopic Oscillation of Stacked Nanoflake Assemblies for Continuous Ambient Energy Harvesting Zijing Zhang Jimin Fu Gesa Zhang Zhihua Liang Boxun Zhang Haimin Yao Advanced Materials ABSTRACT Responsive materials deform under external stimuli but often move unidirectionally, limiting their application in energy conversion and harvesting. Astonishingly, membranes composed of hygroscopic 2D nanoflakes, such as titanium carbide (MXene) and graphene oxide (GO), exhibit spontaneous and sustained oscillations when exposed to a steady flow of water vapor. While this behavior implies significant potential of the stacked nanoflake assemblies (SNA) for propulsion and electricity generation, the underlying mechanism of this autonomous reciprocating motion remains poorly understood, hindering its practical applications. Herein, we address this challenge by identifying the key factors governing the dynamics of moisture‐driven oscillations, which finally fuse into three characteristic dimensionless parameters of the system. These parameters allow for the controllable tuning of the oscillation frequency, amplitude, and static bending angle. Furthermore, our study reveals that the oscillation is sustained by a negative feedback loop between moisture transport and mechanical motion. Guided by these insights, we achieve the rational design and optimization of SNA membranes for practical applications in continuous propulsion and energy harvesting from a weak ambient humidity gradient. 10.1002/adma.73261 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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spellingShingle Rational Tuning of Hygroscopic Oscillation of Stacked Nanoflake Assemblies for Continuous Ambient Energy Harvesting
Zijing Zhang
Jimin Fu
Gesa Zhang
Zhihua Liang
Boxun Zhang
Haimin Yao
Advanced Materials
Rational Tuning of Hygroscopic Oscillation of Stacked Nanoflake Assemblies for Continuous Ambient Energy Harvesting Zijing Zhang Jimin Fu Gesa Zhang Zhihua Liang Boxun Zhang Haimin Yao Advanced Materials ABSTRACT Responsive materials deform under external stimuli but often move unidirectionally, limiting their application in energy conversion and harvesting. Astonishingly, membranes composed of hygroscopic 2D nanoflakes, such as titanium carbide (MXene) and graphene oxide (GO), exhibit spontaneous and sustained oscillations when exposed to a steady flow of water vapor. While this behavior implies significant potential of the stacked nanoflake assemblies (SNA) for propulsion and electricity generation, the underlying mechanism of this autonomous reciprocating motion remains poorly understood, hindering its practical applications. Herein, we address this challenge by identifying the key factors governing the dynamics of moisture‐driven oscillations, which finally fuse into three characteristic dimensionless parameters of the system. These parameters allow for the controllable tuning of the oscillation frequency, amplitude, and static bending angle. Furthermore, our study reveals that the oscillation is sustained by a negative feedback loop between moisture transport and mechanical motion. Guided by these insights, we achieve the rational design and optimization of SNA membranes for practical applications in continuous propulsion and energy harvesting from a weak ambient humidity gradient. 10.1002/adma.73261 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
title Rational Tuning of Hygroscopic Oscillation of Stacked Nanoflake Assemblies for Continuous Ambient Energy Harvesting
topic Advanced Materials
url https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.73261