Boosting triboelectric charge generation using high-performance functional MAX phase nanofillers incorporated in silicone elastomers

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance triboelectric charge generation using MAX phase nanofillers in silicone elastomers.
• Developed PDMS-Ti3AlC3 MAX composites.
• Incorporated 10 wt% nanofillers into silicone elastomers.
• Tested electrical output and durability under various conditions.
• Achieved 230 V output voltage.
• Delivered a current of 28.5 µA.
• Generated power density of 20.5 W m−2.

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