Flexible thermoelectric nanogenerator based on the MoS2/graphene nanocomposite and its application for a self-powered temperature sensor
Journal
SEMICONDUCTOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Journal Volume
32
Journal Issue
4
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Abstract
In this work, we report on a flexible thermoelectric nanogenerator (NG) based on the MoS2/graphene nanocomposite. The nanocomposite thermoelectric nanogenerator shows enhanced thermoelectric performance, compared with that based solely on MoS2 nanomaterials, which may be due to the enhanced electrical conductivity resulting from the graphene acting as a charge transfer channel in the composites. The NG can be further applied as a self-powered sensor for temperature measurement. This work indicates that the MoS2/graphene nanocomposite is a promising thermoelectric material for harvesting environmental thermal energy.
Subjects
nanogenerator; nanocomposite; 2D material; energy harvesting; self-powered sensor; PYROELECTRIC NANOGENERATORS; LAYER MOS2; PERFORMANCE; ENERGY; CONVERSION; FILMS
Publisher
IOP PUBLISHING LTD
Type
journal article