This textile energy harvester is developed based on innovative structural design of energy harvesting materials. The energy harvester possesses excellent properties and characteristics of fabric, including wearability, washability, breathability, thermal comfort, durability, flexibility, light weight, size scalability and tailorability into different shapes.
It can harvest mechanical energy broadly wasted in the environment, e.g. energy generated during walking, and convert them into electricity. It also works as an independent and continuous energy source for wearable devices without restrictions due to weather conditions.
Moreover, the energy harvester can be economically fabricated with textile machines. Given its low cost, it has enormous application and market potentials in the areas of sustainable energy development and wearable electronics.
