Liquid Droplet Excitation of Freestanding Poly(methylmethacrylate)/Graphene Oxide Films for Mechanical Energy Harvesting

A simple and solvent-free practical way to obtain freestanding poly(methyl methacrylate)/graphene oxide films is reported. Falling liquid droplets are used to produce an impulse necessary for the mechanical excitation of such composite films. A pressure wave is generated on the surface of the films by the impact. It is reported how such films are able to convert mechanical energy of the impact to electrical power. The reported example is of interest to enhance the mechanical energy harvesting and to add new functionalities to traditional polymer nanocomposites.