Energy Harvesting Using Cotton Fabric Embedded with 2D Hexagonal Boron Nitride
2022
Mahapatra, Preeti L. | Singh, Appu K. | Lahiri, Basudev | Kundu, Tarun K. | Roy, Ajit K. | Kumbhakar, Partha | Tiwary, Chandra S.
Continuous health monitoring through sensitive physiological signals (using a wearable device) is crucial for the early detection of heart diseases and breathing problems. Here, we have developed a flexible hBN/cotton hybrid device that can detect minor signals such as heartbeat and breathed-out air pressure. Systematic observation of the real-time motion sensing showed a peak-to-peak voltage output of ∼1.5 V for each heart rate pulse. The as-fabricated device showed a high voltage output of up to ∼10 V upon applying a pressure of ∼3 MPa. The FTIR results and DFT calculation suggested a chemical interaction between hBN and cellulose, giving rise to flat band characteristics and partially filled σ-bonding (sp²) hybridization. The atomic-scale chemical interface between atomically thin hBN and surface functional groups present on cotton resulted in charge localization and enhanced output voltage. An hBN/cotton hybrid device can bring new insights and opportunities to develop a self-charging and health-monitoring energy-harvesting cloth.
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