Low‐Cost Intrinsic Flame‐Retardant Bio‐Based High Performance Polyurethane and its Application in Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Abstract Flammability is a significant challenge in polymer‐based electronics. In this regard, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have enabled a safe means for harvesting mechanical energy for conversion into electrical energy. However, most existing polymers used for TENGs are sourced from petrol...

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Main Authors: Xiaoyu Zhang, Xixian Yan, Fanglei Zeng, Hao Zhang, Peiyao Li, Haiyang Zhang, Ning Li, Qingbao Guan, Zhengwei You
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202412258
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Xixian Yan
Fanglei Zeng
Hao Zhang
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Haiyang Zhang
Ning Li
Qingbao Guan
Zhengwei You
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description Abstract Flammability is a significant challenge in polymer‐based electronics. In this regard, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have enabled a safe means for harvesting mechanical energy for conversion into electrical energy. However, most existing polymers used for TENGs are sourced from petroleum‐based raw materials and are highly flammable, which can further accelerate the spread of fire and harm the ecological environment. In addition, the existing intrinsic flame‐retardant TENGs are not elastic at room temperature, which may potentially damage the flexible equipment and harm firefighters. This study presents an intrinsic flame‐retardant bio‐based elastic phytic acid polyurethane (PUPA) synthesized using a simple and efficient one‐pot polycondensation. The cross‐linked structure and polar phosphorus‐containing segments of PUPA are fabricated into PUPA‐TENG, demonstrating a superior elasticity (elongation up to 660%), flame retardancy (UL94 V‐0), impact resistance (34.71 MJ m−3), and dielectric constant (Dk = 9.57). Consequently, this study provides a simple strategy for tailoring TENGs toward environmentally friendly and secure power generators and electronics, which can effectively reduce fire hazards and potentially be applied to other fire‐risk fields such as personal protection, firefighting, and new energy.
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spelling doaj-art-f44ebf772a7549a68d6ea5d7e0525f3d2025-08-20T03:49:36ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442025-02-01128n/an/a10.1002/advs.202412258Low‐Cost Intrinsic Flame‐Retardant Bio‐Based High Performance Polyurethane and its Application in Triboelectric NanogeneratorsXiaoyu Zhang0Xixian Yan1Fanglei Zeng2Hao Zhang3Peiyao Li4Haiyang Zhang5Ning Li6Qingbao Guan7Zhengwei You8Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymer Materials School of Materials Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 P. R. ChinaJiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymer Materials School of Materials Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 P. R. ChinaJiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymer Materials School of Materials Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 P. R. ChinaJiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymer Materials School of Materials Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 P. R. ChinaJiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymer Materials School of Materials Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 P. R. ChinaState Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials College of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of Functional Materials Research Base of Textile Materials for Flexible Electronics and Biomedical Applications (China Textile Engineering Society) Shanghai Key Laboratory of Lightweight Composite Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Donghua University Shanghai 201620 P. R. ChinaJiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Polymer Materials School of Materials Science and Engineering Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 P. R. ChinaState Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials College of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of Functional Materials Research Base of Textile Materials for Flexible Electronics and Biomedical Applications (China Textile Engineering Society) Shanghai Key Laboratory of Lightweight Composite Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Donghua University Shanghai 201620 P. R. ChinaState Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials College of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of Functional Materials Research Base of Textile Materials for Flexible Electronics and Biomedical Applications (China Textile Engineering Society) Shanghai Key Laboratory of Lightweight Composite Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Donghua University Shanghai 201620 P. R. ChinaAbstract Flammability is a significant challenge in polymer‐based electronics. In this regard, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have enabled a safe means for harvesting mechanical energy for conversion into electrical energy. However, most existing polymers used for TENGs are sourced from petroleum‐based raw materials and are highly flammable, which can further accelerate the spread of fire and harm the ecological environment. In addition, the existing intrinsic flame‐retardant TENGs are not elastic at room temperature, which may potentially damage the flexible equipment and harm firefighters. This study presents an intrinsic flame‐retardant bio‐based elastic phytic acid polyurethane (PUPA) synthesized using a simple and efficient one‐pot polycondensation. The cross‐linked structure and polar phosphorus‐containing segments of PUPA are fabricated into PUPA‐TENG, demonstrating a superior elasticity (elongation up to 660%), flame retardancy (UL94 V‐0), impact resistance (34.71 MJ m−3), and dielectric constant (Dk = 9.57). Consequently, this study provides a simple strategy for tailoring TENGs toward environmentally friendly and secure power generators and electronics, which can effectively reduce fire hazards and potentially be applied to other fire‐risk fields such as personal protection, firefighting, and new energy.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202412258bio‐based materialsflame‐retardant materialspolyurethanethermal runaway warningtriboelectric nanogenerators
spellingShingle Xiaoyu Zhang
Xixian Yan
Fanglei Zeng
Hao Zhang
Peiyao Li
Haiyang Zhang
Ning Li
Qingbao Guan
Zhengwei You
Low‐Cost Intrinsic Flame‐Retardant Bio‐Based High Performance Polyurethane and its Application in Triboelectric Nanogenerators
Advanced Science
bio‐based materials
flame‐retardant materials
polyurethane
thermal runaway warning
triboelectric nanogenerators
title Low‐Cost Intrinsic Flame‐Retardant Bio‐Based High Performance Polyurethane and its Application in Triboelectric Nanogenerators
title_full Low‐Cost Intrinsic Flame‐Retardant Bio‐Based High Performance Polyurethane and its Application in Triboelectric Nanogenerators
title_fullStr Low‐Cost Intrinsic Flame‐Retardant Bio‐Based High Performance Polyurethane and its Application in Triboelectric Nanogenerators
title_full_unstemmed Low‐Cost Intrinsic Flame‐Retardant Bio‐Based High Performance Polyurethane and its Application in Triboelectric Nanogenerators
title_short Low‐Cost Intrinsic Flame‐Retardant Bio‐Based High Performance Polyurethane and its Application in Triboelectric Nanogenerators
title_sort low cost intrinsic flame retardant bio based high performance polyurethane and its application in triboelectric nanogenerators
topic bio‐based materials
flame‐retardant materials
polyurethane
thermal runaway warning
triboelectric nanogenerators
url https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202412258
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