[T23] Carbon Neutrality (CN) in PM

[16P-T23-01] Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Moisture-Induced Electrical Power Generators Using Recyclable Paper

*H. Lee^1,2, S. Lee¹, J. Yun¹, S. Baek¹, Y. Kwon¹, K. Park¹, Y. Song¹, B. Kim¹, H. Hwang², D. Jeong¹ (1.Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Korea, 2.Department of Materials Science and Engineering Inha University, Korea)

Keywords:eco-friendly, conductive powder, electricity

Demand for renewable resources is increasing as the climate crisis caused by environmental pollution intensifies. In this study, we introduce a generator that uses paper to generate electricity in an eco-friendly method. Discarded paper is used as a material for moisture-induced electrical power generators bodies. This generator used A4 paper or delivery boxes, which are waste papers that are used and discarded in daily life. Drop water on the end of a piece of paper with conductive powder applied. A potential difference is created between the wet and dry zones. This can generate electricity. The conductive materials used can include carbon black powder, SWCNTs, MXenes and others. The generator produced a voltage of 0.4V and a current of 16µA. This is a sustainable and environmentally friendly generator. It is expected to realize carbon neutral.