Sustainable Energy Generation from Recycled Household Waste: A Low-cost and Facile Rubber and Cardboard based Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Muhammad Umaid Bukhari*, Kashif Riaz, Arshad Khan, Khawaja Qasim Maqbool, Bo Wang, Amine Bermak

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Abstract

The escalating global issue of municipal solid waste poses a significant threat to both the environment and human well-being. Recycling facilities are limited, and landfills are rapidly accumulating discarded materials, leading to environmental degradation and the release of greenhouse gases. Concurrently, the demand for sustainable power sources remains a critical challenge due to frequent replacement of conventional batteries and increasing demand of portable electronics. To cater this challenge, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) present a promising alternative power source through energy harvesting. In this study, we propose an approach to address both waste management and energy generation concerns by introducing a low-cost TENG, utilizing recycled household materials, like rubber and cardboard. The rubber and cardboard-based triboelectric nanogenerator (RCB-TENG) harnesses the potential of readily available household waste, making it a cost-effective, and facile solution for generating electrical energy to power portable electronics. RCB-TENG can produce Voc, Isc and maximum output power of 11.13 V, 3.2 μA and 4.096 μW, respectively. Through this endeavour, we aim to contribute towards the sustainable mitigation of municipal solid waste while simultaneously providing a practical solution for sustainable energy generation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability, SusTech 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages183-187
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798350394344
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Apr 2024
Event11th IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability, SusTech 2024 - Hybrid, Portland, United States
Duration: 14 Apr 202417 Apr 2024

Publication series

Name2024 IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability, SusTech 2024

Conference

Conference11th IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability, SusTech 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHybrid, Portland
Period14/04/2417/04/24

Keywords

  • Household waste
  • Low-cost
  • Recycling
  • Sustainable
  • Triboelectric nanogenerator
  • Waste mitigation

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