| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1558064 | Nano Energy | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Ultra-long and flexible single-crystalline lead zirconate titanate Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3 (PZT) nano/micro-wires (N/MWs) were synthesized via a hydrothermal method. Owing to the self-polarization effect of the as-synthesized PZT N/MWs, the N/MWs can be used to directly fabricate a nanogenerator (NG) without being poled under electric field. Using such an NG, we demonstrated a flexible, self-powered system for detecting UV irradiance by utilizing the cycled contraction-expansion of a flexible rubber membrane.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Ultra-long and flexible single crystalline PZT nano/micro-wires were synthesized. ► The single wire PZT nanogenerator can be driven by tiny mechanical movements. ► Some characters of ferroelectric nanowire based nanogenerator has been studied. ► The nanogenerator shows strong robustness. ► A pulse movement driven self-powered UV sensor was demonstrated.
