5/7/2023 0 Comments Onstage walton![]() This work provides a promising strategy for achieving high-output, eco-friendly triboelectric nanogenerators. ![]() The TENGs demonstrate remarkable mechanical stability and reliability upon cyclical contact for up to 3,000 times. This electrical power output rises to over 4-fold more power enhancement than that of pristine chitosan TENGs. By using an integrated SCP module, the TENGs can provide a Voc, Isc and peak power output of 247.2 V, 36.7 μA/cm² and 1,568 μW/cm², respectively. Under the same testing conditions of 48 ± 5% relative humidity, ∼0.55 Hz of frequency, ∼250 N of compressive force at 25.0 ± 0.5 ☌, and the combination of 7 wt% lead-free piezoelectric BaTiO3 nanorods (BT-NRs) in the chitosan matrix, the highest open-circuit voltage (Voc) of ∼111.4 V, short circuit (Isc) of ∼21.6 μA/cm², and also output power density of 756 μW/cm² was achieved. In this work, three main strategies were proposed to enhance the output performance of chitosan-based TENGs 1) hybridization with lead-free piezoelectric nanorod, 2) introduction of a soft electrode using bacterial cellulose/carbon nanotube composite to enhance contact efficiency, and 3) enhancement of charge density of the triboelectric friction layer using a self-charge pumping (SCP) module. Boosting power generation and conversion efficiency continue to prevail. Come join us for music, dance, and life that is happening in real time.Recent advances in achieving flexible triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) focus widely on utilizing and modifying abundant natural biopolymer. We have something for everyone this season at Emerald Coast Theatre Company. This is something I have wanted to offer for a long time, because honestly, I need a class where I can dance to my heart’s content! ![]() In addition to the Youth Education classes, we are thrilled to announce that Adult Education Classes will be added to our Fall Schedule. Other offerings will include musical theatre voice, vocal performance, acting for kids (after school and homeschool), and acting technique and audition workshops. We’re also expanding our educational class offerings for this coming fall! In addition to our regular production classes and Mini Player classes (K-1st grade), we will have a wide variety of offerings including tap, ballet, and musical theatre dance classes. This, coupled with some incredibly talented area youth, results in a pretty fantastic theatrical experience for everyone. We have students audition for their roles while being led by theatre professionals who design the set, costumes, and lighting plus provide stage, choreography, and musical direction. We are dedicated to giving local youth a professional theatre experience. 2nd-5th and 6th-12th grades will “be our guest” at ECTC this fall semester in production classes that culminate in a final musical production performance in November. Potts, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and the rest of the iconic characters from this classic tale of love and overcoming. We can’t wait to bring one of my absolute favorite musicals to life with Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast!” Students will have a chance to materialize that memorable little French village on stage with Mrs. We’ve decided to “up our game” at ECTC for Season 10 and that includes not only our Professional and Theatre for Young Audiences shows, but also our Theatre Education programming. I see that rise in confidence that can only come from hard work and dedication happening in tangible real-life settings and not in front of a screen. I get to see this in action as they practice lines, learn music and dance their hearts out to the choreography. 90% of parents have seen a major rise in confidence in their children. Recently, we surveyed parents and asked what benefits their children have experienced, whether social, emotional, or educational, from ECTC’s educational theatre program. It renews my hope in the future to see these young children and teens come together as a team and work towards a common goal. They always return with fresh excitement and energy, ready to tackle whatever challenges come their way. There is just something about the joy and life that our students bring that can’t be replaced by any Spotify playlist. The building becomes eerily quiet and empty and I don’t like it one bit. We always have a little break in August between our children’s summer camps and our fall classes here at Emerald Coast Theatre Company. ![]() By Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic and Education Director
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