Muanghlua, Rangson

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Muanghlua, Rangson

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Muanghlua, R.

Muanghlua, Rangsan

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School of Engineering

rangson.mu@kmitl.ac.th

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DIELECTRIC AND FATIGUE LIFE ENHANCEMENT IN BaTiO3/Epoxy RESIN BASED COMPOSITES USED AS PIEZOELECTRIC NANOGENERATOR
(2025-01-01)
Vittayakorn, Wanwilai
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Rerngroen, Nakulkarn
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Sasipongpan, Apinya
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Muanghlua, Rangson
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Vittayakorn, Naratip
This study investigates the enhancement of dielectric properties and fatigue life in BaTiO3/epoxy resin composites utilized as the active material in piezoelectric nanogenerators. Through a systematic approach, various fabrication techniques and composite formulations are explored to optimize the dielectric constants, energy density, and piezoelectricity while mitigating fatigue-related degradation. The physical character, phase formation, and chemical properties of these composites are identified via the optical camera, XRD, and FTIR methods, respectively. The frequency dependence of dielectric properties for all samples is measured by an LCR meter. The hysteresis P-E loops are investigated in order to calculate the energy density and energy loss density of materials. The piezoelectric properties of these composites are performed by studying the generated output voltage and current after applying mechanical force to the samples. Moreover, MWCNT nanomaterials have also been incorporated into these composites in order to improve their dielectric value and fatigue life. The results show that the dielectric constant (εr) and dielectric loss (tanδ) of these composites are independent of frequency. After loading BaTiO3 into the epoxy resin matrix, the εr and tanδ significantly increased with the increasing BaTiO3 amount. The energy density and energy loss density of all composites were calculated from these P-E loops, and it is seen that pure epoxy resin shows the lowest energy density and energy loss density values. After loading BaTiO3 into the epoxy resin matrix, both the energy density and the energy loss density of the composites significantly increased. Moreover, after adding 20 percent by volume of BaTiO3 to the system, the energy density increases by 160% compared with pure epoxy resin. For the effect of MWCNT filler, it is seen that the εr, tanδ, energy density and energy loss density are significantly improved after adding 1.5 vol% of MWCNT into the system. The output current generated by applying mechanical force to the sample increased 27 times after adding MWCNT to the BT-filled epoxy resin composite. Finally, it can be concluded that all experimental results demonstrate significant enhancements in dielectric properties, energy density and electric output current, paving the way for the development of robust and efficient piezoelectric nanogenerators for diverse energy harvesting applications.
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Frictional heat-assisted performance enhancement in dynamic Schottky contact of Al/Ag2Se-based tribovoltaic nanogenerator
(2025-01-01)
Worathat, Supakarn
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Pharino, Utchawadee
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Pakawanit, Phakkhananan
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Rattanachata, Arunothai
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Muanghlua, Rangson
The tribovoltaic nanogenerator (TVNG) has evolved in recent years as a novel type of nanogenerator designed to address the limitations of the standard triboelectric nanogenerator in terms of output signal and charge generation. Besides the outstanding characteristics, the tribovoltaic effect can also well be coupled with another effect to further boost the output performance. In this work, we proposed firstly a frictional heat-assisted performance enhancement in dynamic Schottky contact from the rubbing between n-type silver selenide (Ag<inf>2</inf>Se) and aluminum. The chemical composition and physical characteristics of the Ag<inf>2</inf>Se ceramic were analyzed using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and Synchrotron X-ray tomography techniques. UV–Vis spectroscopy and UPS were also utilized in order to validate the semiconducting property of the n-type Ag<inf>2</inf>Se ceramic. Moreover, the presence of the Schottky junction was demonstrated through the analysis of the current-bias voltage characteristic curve of the Ag<inf>2</inf>Se/aluminum (Al) contact under varying stress and temperature conditions. The built-in electric field plays a crucial part in the tribovoltaic effect by efficiently transferring the excited carriers to an external load through sliding contact between Ag<inf>2</inf>Se and Al. Demonstrating the synergy between tribovoltaic and thermoelectric effects becomes achievable through the excellent thermoelectric property of Ag<inf>2</inf>Se. Herein, the proposed TVNG generated a peak output voltage and current of around 0.7 V and 24.8 nA, respectively, achieving a maximum output power of 12.6 nW at a load resistance of 10 kΩ. The influence of frictional heat on the output performance of the proposed TVNG was well demonstrated by the thermal-induced voltage and enhanced electrical output from continuous sliding. The concepts given in this study establish the basis for the progress of effective energy collection employing semiconducting materials and the advancement of flexible harvesting and sensing device development in the future.
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Development of Flexible Semiconductors Based on g-C3N4/Cu2O P–N Heterojunction for Triboelectric Nanogenerator Application
(2023-01-01)
Worathat, Supakarn
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Pharino, Utchawadee
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Sriphan, Saichon
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Niemcharoen, Surasak
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Thitirungraung, Wisut
This research aims to develop flexible semiconductors for triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) applications. The sample powders of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C<inf>3</inf>N<inf>4</inf>) and copper (I) oxide (Cu<inf>2</inf>O) as N-type and P-type semiconductors, respectively, were synthesized. The semiconductors were prepared to be a composite film with alginate. The structure, morphology, and purity of the N- and P-type semiconductors were characterized using X-Ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy techniques. Through the optical characterization, the N-type semiconductor showed the calculated energy band gap of 2.80 eV, while the P-type semiconductor was 1.90 eV. The P–N junction property of prepared samples was confirmed using a nonlinear current–voltage characteristic. After that, two flexible semiconductors were frictional paired for TENG. Through a vertical contact-separation mode, the P–N junction-based TENG produced a maximum output voltage and current of 3.90 V and 0.44 µA, respectively, with a maximum output power of 0.35 µW at 10 MΩ. In summary, the present work achieved the preparation of flexible P- and N-type semiconductors. The feasibility to harvest the mechanical energy was demonstrated in the TENG configuration. This idea is crucial for the future development of flexible harvesting/sensing devices using a novel concept.
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Surface phosphatization of cerium-lanthanum oxides for catalytically inert white pigments
(2025-11-01)
Onoda, Hiroaki
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Wada, Takuma
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Charoonsuk, Thitirat
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Pulphol, Phieraya
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Muanghlua, Rangson
Cerium dioxide (CeO<inf>2</inf>) is a UV-scattering agent commonly employed in sunscreens but suffers from oxidative catalytic activity, raising concerns for dermal applications. To address this issue, surface passivation via phosphatization has been explored, although prior attempts with CeO<inf>2</inf> alone failed to eliminate its intrinsic yellow hue due to low reactivity with phosphoric acid. In this study, we introduce a novel white pigment synthesized via the phosphoric acid-mediated treatment of CeO<inf>2</inf>–La<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf> mixtures. By co-utilizing lanthanum oxide, which readily forms lanthanum phosphate—a white, inert compound—we achieved enhanced suppression of oxidative activity alongside improved whiteness. The composite materials were systematically characterized via X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), particle size analysis, colorimetry (Lab*), and catalytic activity assays. The results reveal that phosphatization preferentially proceeds at lanthanum sites, forming phosphate-rich surface layers that diminish redox activity while maintaining favorable dispersion and smoothness properties. The pigment shows high acid resistance and negligible photocatalytic activity, indicating its potential as a safe, non-reactive alternative for cosmetic formulations. This work advances the development of rare-earth-based functional pigments via a scalable, low-temperature route.
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Acidic dynamics: Unveiling mechanistic insights for improved performance in chitosan triboelectric nanogenerators
(2024-07-01)
Charoonsuk, Thitirat
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Ukasi, Sirinya
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Mokthaisong, Panadta
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Khuntakaew, Pawita
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Hajra, Sugato
In recent years, there has been a surge in interest surrounding the development of chitosan (CS)-based triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) for powering attachable/portable devices. Despite numerous strategies aimed at enhancing their efficiency, the selection of acid solvent has remained largely unexplored. In this study, various acids, including acetic (CH<inf>3</inf>COOH), succinic (C<inf>4</inf>H<inf>6</inf>O<inf>4</inf>), and citric (C<inf>6</inf>H<inf>8</inf>O<inf>7</inf>) acids, were investigated for their impact on mechanical and electrical output signals. Remarkably, the choice and concentration of acid were found to significantly influence performance. Specifically, employing citric acid rendered the CS solid film more pliable and yielded the highest output signal at optimal concentration levels. Under optimized conditions, the CS-TENG exhibited an open-circuit voltage output (V<inf>OC</inf>) of 157 V and short-circuit current output (I<inf>SC</inf>) of 53 µA—more than triple that of pristine CS-TENG. Mechanistic insights into electrical generation have been elucidated, underscoring the importance of solvent selection in CS TENG fabrication. These findings underscore the potential for tailored acid solvent selection to advance specialized applications in the field.
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