Charge neutralization in vacuum for non-conducting and isolated objects using directed low-energy electron and ion beams [PDF]
, 2008 We propose using ions and electrons of energy 1 eV–10 eV for neutralizing the charges on the non-conducting or isolated surfaces of high-sensitivity experiments. The mirror surfaces of the test masses of the laser interferometer gravitational observatory
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Embroidery Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Energy Harvesting
SensorsTriboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are devices that efficiently transform mechanical energy into electrical energy by utilizing the triboelectric effect and electrostatic induction.
Hasan Riaz Tahir +3 more
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Mass flow meter using the triboelectric effect for measurement in cryogenics [PDF]
The use of triboelectric charge to measure the mass flow rate of cryogens for the Space Shuttle Main Engine was investigated. Cross correlation of the triboelectric charge signals was used to determine the transit time of the cryogen between two sensor ...
Bernatowicz, Henry +2 more
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Solid-state, triboelectrostatic and dissolution characteristics of spray-dried piroxicam-glucosamine solid dispersions [PDF]
, 2016 This work explores the use of both spray drying and D-glucosamine HCl (GLU) as a hydrophilic carrier to improve the dissolution rate of piroxicam (PXM) whilst investigating the electrostatic charges associated with the spray drying process.
Adebisi, Adeola O. +6 more
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Soft Triboelectric Band for Sensing of and Energy Scavenging From Body Motion
Proceedings, 2017 We manifest a new method of developing wearable triboelectric band for self-powerd gesture sensing and power generating. Film casting technique, that is easily scalable, was used to patterned soft stretchable elastomers and conductive carbon based ...
Rubaiyet Iftekharul Haque +2 more
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Electrostatic discharge test apparatus [PDF]
, 1988 Electrostatic discharge properties of materials are quantitatively measured and ranked. Samples (20) are rotated on a turntable (15) beneath selectable, co-available electrostatic chargers (30/40), one being a corona charging element (30) and the other a
Smith, William C.
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Transparent and conductive nanomembranes with orthogonal silver nanowire arrays for skin-attachable loudspeakers and microphones [PDF]
, 2018 We demonstrate ultrathin, transparent, and conductive hybrid nanomembranes (NMs) with nanoscale thickness, consisting of an orthogonal silver nanowire array embedded in a polymer matrix.
Cho, Seungse +7 more
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Piezoelectric peptide-based nanogenerator enhanced by single-electrode triboelectric nanogenerator
APL Materials, 2017 Peptide has recently been demonstrated as a sustainable and smart material for piezoelectric energy conversion. Although the power output was improved compared to other biomaterials, the use of a piezoelectric device alone can only capture the energy ...
Vu Nguyen, Steve Kelly, Rusen Yang
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Recent Advances in Self-Powered Electronic Skin Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators
EnergiesHuman skin, the body’s largest organ, plays a crucial role in perceiving mechanical stimulation and facilitating interaction with the external environment.
Qingyang Feng +9 more
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Electrical charging of ash in Icelandic volcanic plumes
, 2014 The existence of volcanic lightning and alteration of the atmospheric potential gradient in the vicinity of near-vent volcanic plumes provides strong evidence for the charging of volcanic ash.
Aplin, Karen L +2 more
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