All-in-One High Output Rotary Electrostatic Nanogenerators Based on Charge Pumping and Voltage Multiplying

Electrostatic generators as a kind of effective energy harvesters have attracted intensive attention. However, the output of the generators is highly dependent on the charge density. Here, we demonstrate an all-in-one rotary electrostatic nanogenerator based on the charge pumping and voltage multiplying strategy (CV-ESG), which achieves high output power in SF₆ atmosphere. CV-ESG integrates a pumping electret generator, a main generator, and a voltage multiplying and stabilization circuit on a pair of rotator and stator. We analyze the breakdown effect and its influence on the insulating layer covered on the electrodes through experiments. The breakdown voltage is high in SF₆ atmosphere, and the maximum average power of CV-ESG in SF₆ is 37.29 mW at 750 rpm, which is 3.29 times that in air. There is no surface friction in CV-ESG, which avoids abrasion and reduces friction damping. And the pumping generator is integrated with the main generator, making CV-ESG compact and easy to assemble. This work provides the design strategy for a high-power rotary electrostatic generator with good performance.