I am trying to generate some static electricity to pick up paper. I am using an idea of creating an electrode by connecting a polyethylene rod (PVC pipe) to one of the terminal of 12V DC battery. But the electrode is not picking up the paper. By rubbing the PVC pipe with fur I am able to induce static, but not using battery.
Any ideas on how to simply generate static electricity without using mechanical methods like rubbing with fur/wool ? Thanks.