Electrospun Nanofiber‐Based Water‐Induced Electric Generation

Chapter 13 Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Water-Induced Electric Generation Zhaoyang Sun, Zhaoyang Sun Donghua University, College of Textiles, Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, 2999 Renmin North Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, 201620 ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorLiming Wang, Liming Wang Donghua University, College of Textiles, Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, 2999 Renmin North Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, 201620 ChinaSearch for more papers by this author Zhaoyang Sun, Zhaoyang Sun Donghua University, College of Textiles, Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, 2999 Renmin North Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, 201620 ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorLiming Wang, Liming Wang Donghua University, College of Textiles, Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, 2999 Renmin North Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, 201620 ChinaSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Liming Wang, Liming Wang Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, 200051 ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorXiaohong Qin, Xiaohong Qin Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, 200051 ChinaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 09 February 2024 https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527841479.ch13 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Summary Water, one of the most important sources existing on our earth plays vital and essential roles in all aspects from basic physiological reactions in cells, and daily lives to industrial processes. 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