Space exploration is significant for scientific innovation,resource utilization,and planetary security.Space exploration involves several systems including satellites,space suits,communication systems,and robotics,whi...Space exploration is significant for scientific innovation,resource utilization,and planetary security.Space exploration involves several systems including satellites,space suits,communication systems,and robotics,which have to function under harsh space conditions such as extreme temperatures(−270 to 1650℃),microgravity(10^(-6)g),unhealthy humidity(<20%RH or>60%RH),high atmospheric pressure(~1450 psi),and radiation(4000–5000 mSv).Conventional energy-harvesting technologies(solar cells,fuel cells,and nuclear energy),that are normally used to power these space systems have certain limitations(e.g.,sunlight dependence,weight,degradation,big size,high cost,low capacity,radioactivity,complexity,and low efficiency).The constraints in conventional energy resources have made it imperative to look for non-conventional yet efficient alternatives.A great potential for enhancing efficiency,sustainability,and mission duration in space exploration can be offered by integrating triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)with existing energy sources.Recently,the potential of TENG including energy harvesting(from vibrations/movements in satellites and spacecraft),self-powered sensing,and microgravity,for multiple applications in different space missions has been discussed.This review comprehensively covers the use of TENGs for various space applications,such as planetary exploration missions(Mars environment monitoring),manned space equipment,In-orbit robotic operations/collision monitoring,spacecraft’s design and structural health monitoring,Aeronautical systems,and conventional energy harvesting(solar and nuclear).This review also discusses the use of self-powered TENG sensors for deep space object perception.At the same time,this review compares TENGs with conventional energy harvesting technologies for space systems.Lastly,this review talks about energy harvesting in satellites,TENG-based satellite communication systems,and future practical implementation challenges(with possible solutions).展开更多
1|Background The innovation of triboelectric nanogenerators and their application in self‐powered sensors[1-3]provides a new strat-egy for sensor development.Such a development is becoming an important part of IoT as...1|Background The innovation of triboelectric nanogenerators and their application in self‐powered sensors[1-3]provides a new strat-egy for sensor development.Such a development is becoming an important part of IoT as a large number of sensors are needed to sense different things and communicate over net-works.Among the sensors,triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)based sensors are attracting rising attention during the last 10 years.A unique feature of the TENG sensors is the self‐powering,which eliminates the need for batteries that are normally required of other types of sensors.In the early years of TENG sensors,researchers focused on the sensors'feasibility,flexibility,and sensitivity[4-7].Lately,TENG sensing systems[8,9]have been developed to obtain information from different places and times,which provides more data to be analyzed to describe a specific scenario.Moreover,the data could be communicated over a cloud.展开更多
Recycling plastic waste into triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)presents a sustainable approach to energy harvesting,self-powered sensing,and environmental remediation.This study investigates the recycling of polyviny...Recycling plastic waste into triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)presents a sustainable approach to energy harvesting,self-powered sensing,and environmental remediation.This study investigates the recycling of polyvinyl chloride(PVC)pipe waste polymers into nanofibers(NFs)optimized for TENG applications.We focused on optimizing the morphology of recycled PVC polymer to NFs and enhancing their piezoelectric properties by incorporating ZnO nanoparticles(NPs).The optimized PVC/0.5 wt%ZnO NFs were tested with Nylon-6 NFs,and copper(Cu)electrodes.The Nylon-6 NFs exhibited a power density of 726.3μWcm^(-2)—1.13 times higher than Cu and maintained 90%stability after 172800 cycles,successfully powering various colored LEDs.Additionally,a 3D-designed device was developed to harvest energy from biomechanical movements such as finger tapping,hand tapping,and foot pressing,making it suitable for wearable energy harvesting,automatic switches,and invisible sensors in surveillance systems.This study demonstrates that recycling polymers for TENG devices can effectively address energy,sensor,and environmental challenges.展开更多
The research,fabrication and development of piezoelectric nanofibrous materials offer effective solutions to the challenges related to energy consumption and non-renewable resources.However,enhancing their electrical ...The research,fabrication and development of piezoelectric nanofibrous materials offer effective solutions to the challenges related to energy consumption and non-renewable resources.However,enhancing their electrical output still remains a significant challenge.Here,a strategy of inducing constrained phase separation on single nanofibers via shear force was proposed.Employing electrospinning technology,a polyacrylonitrile/polyvinylidene difluoride(PAN/PVDF)nanofibrous membrane was fabricated in one step,which enabled simultaneous piezoelectric and triboelectric conversion within a single-layer membrane.Each nanofiber contained independent components of PAN and PVDF and exhibited a rough surface.The abundant frictional contact points formed between these heterogeneous components contributed to an enhanced endogenous triboelectric output,showcasing an excellent synergistic effect of piezoelectric and triboelectric response in the nanofibrous membrane.Additionally,the component mass ratio influenced the microstructure,piezoelectric conformation and piezoelectric performance of the PAN/PVDF nanofibrous membranes.Through comprehensive performance comparison,the optimal mass ratio of PAN to PVDF was determined to be 9∶1.The piezoelectric devices made of the optimal PAN/PVDF nanofibrous membranes with rough nanofiber surfaces generated an output voltage of 20 V,which was about 1.8 times that of the smooth one at the same component mass ratio.The strategy of constrained phase separation on the surface of individual nanofibers provides a new approach to enhance the output performance of single-layer piezoelectric nanofibrous materials.展开更多
The significance of water energy harvesting in the context of renewable energy utilization is steadily increasing.In response to the need for more efficient utilization of water resources,the nascent technology of liq...The significance of water energy harvesting in the context of renewable energy utilization is steadily increasing.In response to the need for more efficient utilization of water resources,the nascent technology of liquid-solid triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)has emerged as a prospective candidate for the harvesting of water energy.Liquid-solid TENGs show several distinct advantages,including their lightweight,low cost,and efficient energy harvesting capabilities.Herein,this review presents a comprehensive exposition of the latest advancements in the field of liquid-solid TENGs.It delves into the underlying principles and different operational modes while also addressing the factors influencing its output performance from a multifaceted perspective.The factors comprise the intrinsic properties of friction materials,the chemical properties of the liquid,and the ambient temperature of liquid-solid TENGs.Furthermore,this review delineates the applications of liquid-solid TENGs as self-powered sensors in physics,chemistry,and biomedical contexts,as well as their applications in various other fields such as corrosion resistance,and so on.Last but not least,it concludes by providing a forward-looking on the future developmental trends of liquid-solid TENGs.展开更多
Herein,we report a simple self-charging hybrid power system(SCHPS)based on binder-free zinc copper selenide nanostructures(ZnCuSe_(2) NSs)deposited carbon fabric(CF)(i.e.,ZnCuSe_(2)/CF),which is used as an active mate...Herein,we report a simple self-charging hybrid power system(SCHPS)based on binder-free zinc copper selenide nanostructures(ZnCuSe_(2) NSs)deposited carbon fabric(CF)(i.e.,ZnCuSe_(2)/CF),which is used as an active material in the fabrication of supercapacitor(SC)and triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG).At first,a binder-free ZnCuSe_(2)/CF was synthesized via a simple and facial hydrothermal synthesis approach,and the electrochemical properties of the obtained ZnCuSe_(2)/CF were evaluated by fabricating a symmetric quasi-solid-state SC(SQSSC).The ZCS-2(Zn:Cu ratio of 2:1)material deposited CF-based SQSSC exhibited good electrochemical properties,and the obtained maximum energy and power densities were 7.5 Wh kg^(-1)and 683.3 W kg^(-1),respectively with 97.6%capacitance retention after 30,000 cycles.Furthermore,the ZnCuSe_(2)/CF was coated with silicone rubber elastomer using a doctor blade technique,which is used as a negative triboelectric material in the fabrication of the multiple TENG(M-TENG).The fabricated M-TENG exhibited excellent electrical output performance,and the robustness and mechanical stability of the device were studied systematically.The practicality and applicability of the proposed M-TENG and SQSSC were systematically investigated by powering various low-power portable electronic components.Finally,the SQSSC was combined with the M-TENG to construct a SCHPS.The fabricated SCHPS provides a feasible solution for sustainable power supply,and it shows great potential in self-powered portable electronic device applications.展开更多
With the continuous development of wearable electronics,wireless sensor networks and other micro-electronic devices,there is an increasingly urgent need for miniature,flexible and efficient nanopower generation techno...With the continuous development of wearable electronics,wireless sensor networks and other micro-electronic devices,there is an increasingly urgent need for miniature,flexible and efficient nanopower generation technology.Triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)technology can convert small mechanical energy into electricity,which is expected to address this problem.As the core component of TENG,the choice of electrode materials significantly affects its performance.Traditional metal electrode materials often suffer from problems such as durability,which limits the further application of TENG.Graphene,as a novel electrode material,shows excellent prospects for application in TENG owing to its unique structure and excellent electrical properties.This review systematically summarizes the recent research progress and application prospects of TENGs based on graphene electrodes.Various precision processing methods of graphene electrodes are introduced,and the applications of graphene electrode-based TENGs in various scenarios as well as the enhancement of graphene electrodes for TENG performance are discussed.In addition,the future development of graphene electrode-based TENGs is also prospectively discussed,aiming to promote the continuous advancement of graphene electrode-based TENGs.展开更多
Although traditional soft magnetic materials have been investigated to improve triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)performance,their electrical output performance remains insufficient.Magnetic high-entropy alloys(HEAs),a...Although traditional soft magnetic materials have been investigated to improve triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)performance,their electrical output performance remains insufficient.Magnetic high-entropy alloys(HEAs),a new type of magnetic functional material,possess excellent mechanical and magnetic properties.However,the electrical characteristics of TENGs based on magnetic HEAs remain unexplored.Therefore,a TENG based on polyvinylidene fluoride/HEA-polyamide 66(PHP-TENG)is proposed in this study.The coupling of displacement current from the polarization field and magnetization current generated by time-varying electric-field magnetization of magnetic HEAs can improve the electrical characteristics of TENGs.The maximum voltage,current,and power density of the PHP-TENG are 156.34 V,1.56μA,and 188.40 mW·m^(−2),respectively.PHP-TENG maintains a stable current output even after 20,000 cycles.Furthermore,it can power a 47μF commercial capacitor to 2.5 V in 70 s and propel a hygrometer to function normally.In addition,PHP-TENG exhibits satisfactory sensitivity to humidity.These results indicate that TENGs based on magnetic HEAs exhibit potential for high-efficiency energy-collecting devices.展开更多
Piezoelectric and triboelectric effects are of growing interest for facilitating high-sensitivity and self-powered tactile sensor applications.The working principles of piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators p...Piezoelectric and triboelectric effects are of growing interest for facilitating high-sensitivity and self-powered tactile sensor applications.The working principles of piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators provide strategies for enhancing output voltage signals to achieve high sensitivity.Increasing the piezoelectric constant and surface triboelectric charge density are key factors in this enhancement.Methods such as annealing processes,doping techniques,grain orientation controls,crystallinity controls,and composite structures can effectively enhance the piezoelectric constant.For increasing triboelectric output,surface plasma treatment,charge injection,microstructuring,control of dielectric constant,and structural modification are effective methods.The fabrication methods present significant opportunities in tactile sensor applications.This review article summarizes the overall piezoelectric and triboelectric fabrication processes from materials to device aspects.It highlights applications in pressure,touch,bending,texture,distance,and material recognition sensors.The conclusion section addresses challenges and research opportunities,such as limited flexibility,stretchability,decoupling from multi-stimuli,multifunctional sensors,and data processing.展开更多
Benefiting from the widespread potential applications in the era of the Internet of Thing and metaverse,triboelectric and piezoelectric nanogenerators(TENG&PENG)have attracted considerably increasing attention.The...Benefiting from the widespread potential applications in the era of the Internet of Thing and metaverse,triboelectric and piezoelectric nanogenerators(TENG&PENG)have attracted considerably increasing attention.Their outstanding characteristics,such as self-powered ability,high output performance,integration compatibility,cost-effectiveness,simple configurations,and versatile operation modes,could effectively expand the lifetime of vastly distributed wearable,implantable,and environmental devices,eventually achieving self-sustainable,maintenance-free,and reliable systems.However,current triboelectric/piezoelectric based active(i.e.self-powered)sensors still encounter serious bottlenecks in continuous monitoring and multimodal applications due to their intrinsic limitations of monomodal kinetic response and discontinuous transient output.This work systematically summarizes and evaluates the recent research endeavors to address the above challenges,with detailed discussions on the challenge origins,designing strategies,device performance,and corresponding diverse applications.Finally,conclusions and outlook regarding the research gap in self-powered continuous multimodal monitoring systems are provided,proposing the necessity of future research development in this field.展开更多
Wearable bioelectronic devices are rapidly evolving towards miniaturization and multifunctionality,with remarkable features such as flexibility and comfort.However,achieving a sustainable power supply for wearable bio...Wearable bioelectronic devices are rapidly evolving towards miniaturization and multifunctionality,with remarkable features such as flexibility and comfort.However,achieving a sustainable power supply for wearable bioelectronic devices is still a great challenge.Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)provide an efficient solution by converting irregular,low-frequency bioenergy from the human body into electrical energy.Beyond sustainably powering wearable bioelectronics,the harvested electrical energy also carries rich information for human body sensing.In this conversion process,the choice of material plays a crucial role in affecting the output performance of the TENGs.Among various materials,silicone rubber(SR)stands out due to its exceptional plasticity,flexibility,comfortability and other favorable properties.Moreover,with appropriate treatment,SR can achieve extreme functionalities such as high robustness,good stability,self-healing capabilities,rapid response,and more.In this review,recent advances in wearable SR-based TENGs(SR-TENGs)are systematically reviewed with a focus on their application in different parts of the human body.Given that the manufacturing method of SR-TENGs largely determines its output performance and sensitivity,this paper introduces the design of SR-TENGs,including material selection,process modulation,and structure optimization.Additionally,this article discusses the current challenges in the SR-TENG fabrication technology and potential future directions,aiming to promote the effective development of SR-TENGs in biomechanical energy harvesting and self-powered sensing applications.展开更多
Self-charging power systems are required for wearable electronic devices to provide energy supply.However,low charging efficiency,complex preparation process and poor wearability limit its application.Herein,a highly ...Self-charging power systems are required for wearable electronic devices to provide energy supply.However,low charging efficiency,complex preparation process and poor wearability limit its application.Herein,a highly efficient,wearable self-charging power system is reported,which consists of a triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)with fabric coated by MXene paste as conductive layer and micro-supercapacitors(MSCs)with graphene films as electrode.The conductive layer of TENG was prepared by dip-spin coating MXene paste on cotton fabric.The electrodes of MSCs were made by mask-assisted vacuum filtration of graphene solution.The TENG conductive layer and MSCs electrodes with electrolyte were encapsulated by two identical silicone rubbers.The silicon rubbers work as triboelectric layer of the TENG as well as the protective layers of the self-charging power system.The cotton fabrics and silicon rubbers provide strength and flexibility for the system.The MXene paste on cotton fabrics provides excellent energy harvesting ability of TENG due to high conductivity and high charge trapping ability.The TENG can harvest the energy of pressing by a palm.After 147 s of continually pressing/releasing cycles,the collected energy can charge 2 series-connected MSCs array to 1.6 V,which can power an electronic watch for 25 s.Compared with similar systems,this self-charging system was constructed by a simple method from low cost starting materials and exhibits ultra-high performance.The research provides an easy and economical solution of self-charge system for wearable electronic devices.展开更多
Conductive hydrogels derived from natural polymers have attracted increasing attention in wearable electronics due to their inherent biocompatibility and sustainability.However,their poor mechanical strength,limited c...Conductive hydrogels derived from natural polymers have attracted increasing attention in wearable electronics due to their inherent biocompatibility and sustainability.However,their poor mechanical strength,limited conductivity and unsatisfactory environmental adaptability remain significant challenges fo r practical applications.In this study,we report a high-performance gelatin-based conductive hydrogel(GPC)reinforced with polypyrrole-decorated cellulose nanofibers(PPy@CNF)and enhanced by a zwitterionic betaine/(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4) solution.The PPy@CNF hybrid nanofillers were synthesized via in situ oxidative polymerization,enabling homogeneous dispersion of PPy along the CNF su rface.The incorporation of PPy@CNF significantly improved both mechanical strength and conductivity of the gelatin hydrogel.Meanwhile,the Hofmeister effect induced by(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4) strengthened the hydrogel network,and the introduction of betaine further enhanced its anti-freezing and moisture-retention properties.The optimized GPC hydrogel exhibited a high tensile strength of 1.02 MPa,conductivity of 1.5 S·m^(-1),and stable performance at temperatures down to-50℃.Furthermore,it was successfully assembled into a wearable strain sensor for real-time human motion monitoring,and as an electrode layer in a flexible triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG),enabling biomechanical energy harvesting and self-powered sensing.This work provides a promising strategy for developing sustainable,multifu nctional hydrogels for next-generation weara ble electronics.展开更多
With the growing importance of wearable and portable electronics in modern society and industry,researchers from all over the world have reported on advances in energy harvesting and self-powered sensing technologies....With the growing importance of wearable and portable electronics in modern society and industry,researchers from all over the world have reported on advances in energy harvesting and self-powered sensing technologies.The current review discusses recent developments in triboelectric platforms from a manufacturing perspective,including material,design,application,and industrialization.Manufacturing is an essential component of both industry and technology.The use of a proper manufacturing process enables cutting-edge technology in a lab-scale stage to progress to commercialization and popularization with scalability,availability,commercial advantage,and consistent quality.Furthermore,much literature has emphasized that the most powerful advantage of the triboelectric platform is its wide range of available materials and simple working mechanism,both of which are important characteristics in manufacturing engineering.As a result,different manufacturing processes can be implemented as needed.Because the practical process can have a synergetic effect on the fundamental development,resulting in the growth of both,the development of the triboelectric platform from the standpoint of manufacturing engineering can be further advanced.However,research into the development of a productive manufacturing process is still in its early stages in the field of triboelectric platforms.This review looks at the various manufacturing technologies used in previous studies and discusses the potential benefits of the appropriate process for triboelectric platforms.Given its unique strength,which includes a diverse material selection and a simple working mechanism,the triboelectric platform can use a variety of manufacturing technologies and the process can be optimized as needed.Numerous research groups have clearly demonstrated the triboelectric platform's advantages.As a result,using appropriate manufacturing processes can accelerate the technological advancement of triboelectric platforms in a variety of research and industrial fields by allowing them to move beyond the lab-scale fabrication stage.展开更多
Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)offer a selfsustaining power solution for marine regions abundant in resources but constrained by energy availability.Since their pioneering use in wave energy harvesting in 2014,nea...Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)offer a selfsustaining power solution for marine regions abundant in resources but constrained by energy availability.Since their pioneering use in wave energy harvesting in 2014,nearly a decade of advancements has yielded nearly thousands of research articles in this domain.Researchers have developed various TENG device structures with diverse functionalities to facilitate their commercial deployment.Nonetheless,there is a gap in comprehensive summaries and performance evaluations of TENG structural designs.This paper delineates six innovative structural designs,focusing on enhancing internal device output and adapting to external environments:high space utilization,hybrid generator,mechanical gain,broadband response,multi-directional operation,and hybrid energy-harvesting systems.We summarize the prevailing trends in device structure design identified by the research community.Furthermore,we conduct a meticulous comparison of the electrical performance of these devices under motorized,simulated wave,and real marine conditions,while also assessing their sustainability in terms of device durability and mechanical robustness.In conclusion,the paper outlines future research avenues and discusses the obstacles encountered in the TENG field.This review aims to offer valuable perspectives for ongoing research and to advance the progress and application of TENG technology.展开更多
Although flexible,stretchable,and conductive core-sheath structured smart fibers have propelled to the forefront research in wearable strain sensors and self-powered electronics,challenges related to scalability,compl...Although flexible,stretchable,and conductive core-sheath structured smart fibers have propelled to the forefront research in wearable strain sensors and self-powered electronics,challenges related to scalability,complexity,and mechanical durability remain.In this study,we propose a strategy for the scalable production of conductive coaxial fiber(CCF)with superior durability through one-step direct wet spinning coherent solutions.By introducing the polystyrene-block-polyisoprene-block-polystyrene phase in both inner and outer layers,CCFs feature an interleaved topology and share a similar modulus,successfully resolving the issue of layer separation over time.They can endure up to 15,000 cycles with no damage at a strain of 100%.In addition,the topological entanglement CCF as a strain sensor exhibits a broad operational range of up to 398.3%strain,outstanding sensitivity(i.e.,gauge factor=6713 at 398.3%strain)and swift response time(248 ms).Enhanced by machine learning,the system achieves a high accuracy rate of 95%in gait recognition and 100%in American Sign Language identification.Furthermore,the CCF can function as a wearable triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)for self-powered sensing and mechanical energy harvesting.This study represents a significant step toward the development of multifunctional micro-wearable electronic devices,which hold immense promise for medical sensing and energy harvesting in smart wearable electronics,human-computer interaction,and artificial intelligence.展开更多
Yongtao Yu,Yuelin Yu et al.Solvent-Resistant Wearable Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Energy-Harvesting and Self-Powered Sensors.Energy Environ.Mater.2024,7,e12700.On page 4 of this article,the first paragraph of 2.4,...Yongtao Yu,Yuelin Yu et al.Solvent-Resistant Wearable Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Energy-Harvesting and Self-Powered Sensors.Energy Environ.Mater.2024,7,e12700.On page 4 of this article,the first paragraph of 2.4,line 14(PDF version,same below),there is a spelling mistake of“sui,”.It should be changed to“suitable”.The denominator“dt”in the Equation(3)should be changed to“dt”.展开更多
Energy harvesting storage hybrid devices have garnered considerable attention as self-rechargeable power sources for wireless and ubiquitous electronics.Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs),a common type of energy harv...Energy harvesting storage hybrid devices have garnered considerable attention as self-rechargeable power sources for wireless and ubiquitous electronics.Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs),a common type of energy harvester,generate alternating current-based,irregular short pulses,posing a challenge for storing the generated electrical energy in energy storage systems that typically operate with direct current(DC)-based low-frequency response.In this study,we propose a new strategy that leverages high-frequency response to develop efficient chargeable TENG-supercapacitor(SC)hybrid devices.A highfrequency SC was fabricated using hollow-structured MXene electrode materials,resulting in a twofold increase in the charging efficiency of the hybrid device compared to a control SC made with conventional carbon electrode materials.For a systematic understanding,the electrochemical interplay between the TENGs and SCs was investigated as a function of the frequency characteristics of SCs(f_(SC))and the output pulse duration of TENGs(Δt_(TENG)).Increasing the fSC·Δt_(TENG) enhanced the charging efficiency of the TENG-SC hybrid devices.This study highlights the importance of frequency response design in developing efficient chargeable TENG-SC hybrid devices.展开更多
Smart touch sensing lies at the core of emerging technologies such as wearable electronics,humanmachine interfaces,soft robotics,and interactive surfaces.Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs),which convert mechanical st...Smart touch sensing lies at the core of emerging technologies such as wearable electronics,humanmachine interfaces,soft robotics,and interactive surfaces.Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs),which convert mechanical stimuli into electrical signals by contact electrification and electrostatic induction,have emerged as promising candidates for such touch-based sensing platforms.Polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)is widely used in flexible electronics due to its mechanical flexibility,biocompatibility,and dielectric properties.However,its low dielectric constant and charge leakage limit its ability to store and separate charges,reducing the triboelectric performance.To address this challenge,we present a dual-filler reinforcement strategy to significantly boost the triboelectric output of PDMS by incorporating a dielectric filler(barium strontium titanate(BST))and a conductive filler(graphite)into the PDMS matrix.Through this approach,we achieve synergistic effects that significantly improve surface charge density,dielectric constant,and charge trapping capability.Morphological,electrical,and mechanical characterizations demonstrate that the dual-filler approach leads to improved energy harvesting and touch sensing capabilities.This approach paves the way for high-performance,self-powered touch sensors with enhanced durability,making them ideal for applications in biomechanical monitoring and smart touch sensors.展开更多
The application of triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)for collecting and converting waste energy into usable electrical energy has been widely reported.However,their practical application in real-time,self-powered com...The application of triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)for collecting and converting waste energy into usable electrical energy has been widely reported.However,their practical application in real-time,self-powered communication systems,particularly for robust information transmission,remains underexplored.To achieve stable self-energy supply information transmission,this study presents a lightweight and flexible single-electrode TENG sensor based on a copper(Cu)foil and polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)composite.We systematically studied the stability of the device and found that it could maintain an output voltage of approximately 9 V after being stored at room temperature for 1 month.We also evaluated its power generation capacity,which was demonstrated by successfully lighting up to seven LEDs simultaneously.Additionally,we utilized its unique voltage signal to transmit Morse code and successfully sent the messages“SOS”and“HELLO”over a long distance.Furthermore,a 2×2 TENG array was fabricated and tested,confirming excellent channel independence with minimal crosstalk during simultaneous or selective activation.This work demonstrates that the Cu/PTFE TENG sensor is not only a stable energy harvester but also a viable platform for self-powered communication and distributed sensing and holds promise in applications integrating flexible electronics and the Internet of things.展开更多
基金supported by Swedish Research Council(Vetenskapsradet,2023-04962).
文摘Space exploration is significant for scientific innovation,resource utilization,and planetary security.Space exploration involves several systems including satellites,space suits,communication systems,and robotics,which have to function under harsh space conditions such as extreme temperatures(−270 to 1650℃),microgravity(10^(-6)g),unhealthy humidity(<20%RH or>60%RH),high atmospheric pressure(~1450 psi),and radiation(4000–5000 mSv).Conventional energy-harvesting technologies(solar cells,fuel cells,and nuclear energy),that are normally used to power these space systems have certain limitations(e.g.,sunlight dependence,weight,degradation,big size,high cost,low capacity,radioactivity,complexity,and low efficiency).The constraints in conventional energy resources have made it imperative to look for non-conventional yet efficient alternatives.A great potential for enhancing efficiency,sustainability,and mission duration in space exploration can be offered by integrating triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)with existing energy sources.Recently,the potential of TENG including energy harvesting(from vibrations/movements in satellites and spacecraft),self-powered sensing,and microgravity,for multiple applications in different space missions has been discussed.This review comprehensively covers the use of TENGs for various space applications,such as planetary exploration missions(Mars environment monitoring),manned space equipment,In-orbit robotic operations/collision monitoring,spacecraft’s design and structural health monitoring,Aeronautical systems,and conventional energy harvesting(solar and nuclear).This review also discusses the use of self-powered TENG sensors for deep space object perception.At the same time,this review compares TENGs with conventional energy harvesting technologies for space systems.Lastly,this review talks about energy harvesting in satellites,TENG-based satellite communication systems,and future practical implementation challenges(with possible solutions).
基金supported by the Swedish Research Council,Stiftelsen Promobilia and the Knowledge Foundation of Sweden.
文摘1|Background The innovation of triboelectric nanogenerators and their application in self‐powered sensors[1-3]provides a new strat-egy for sensor development.Such a development is becoming an important part of IoT as a large number of sensors are needed to sense different things and communicate over net-works.Among the sensors,triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)based sensors are attracting rising attention during the last 10 years.A unique feature of the TENG sensors is the self‐powering,which eliminates the need for batteries that are normally required of other types of sensors.In the early years of TENG sensors,researchers focused on the sensors'feasibility,flexibility,and sensitivity[4-7].Lately,TENG sensing systems[8,9]have been developed to obtain information from different places and times,which provides more data to be analyzed to describe a specific scenario.Moreover,the data could be communicated over a cloud.
基金supported by the research projects AP23486880 from the Ministry of Higher EducationScience of the Republic of Kazakhstan and 111024CRP2010,20122022FD4135 from Nazarbayev University.
文摘Recycling plastic waste into triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)presents a sustainable approach to energy harvesting,self-powered sensing,and environmental remediation.This study investigates the recycling of polyvinyl chloride(PVC)pipe waste polymers into nanofibers(NFs)optimized for TENG applications.We focused on optimizing the morphology of recycled PVC polymer to NFs and enhancing their piezoelectric properties by incorporating ZnO nanoparticles(NPs).The optimized PVC/0.5 wt%ZnO NFs were tested with Nylon-6 NFs,and copper(Cu)electrodes.The Nylon-6 NFs exhibited a power density of 726.3μWcm^(-2)—1.13 times higher than Cu and maintained 90%stability after 172800 cycles,successfully powering various colored LEDs.Additionally,a 3D-designed device was developed to harvest energy from biomechanical movements such as finger tapping,hand tapping,and foot pressing,making it suitable for wearable energy harvesting,automatic switches,and invisible sensors in surveillance systems.This study demonstrates that recycling polymers for TENG devices can effectively address energy,sensor,and environmental challenges.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52373281)National Energy-Saving and Low-Carbon Materials Production and Application Demonstration Platform Program,China(No.TC220H06N)。
文摘The research,fabrication and development of piezoelectric nanofibrous materials offer effective solutions to the challenges related to energy consumption and non-renewable resources.However,enhancing their electrical output still remains a significant challenge.Here,a strategy of inducing constrained phase separation on single nanofibers via shear force was proposed.Employing electrospinning technology,a polyacrylonitrile/polyvinylidene difluoride(PAN/PVDF)nanofibrous membrane was fabricated in one step,which enabled simultaneous piezoelectric and triboelectric conversion within a single-layer membrane.Each nanofiber contained independent components of PAN and PVDF and exhibited a rough surface.The abundant frictional contact points formed between these heterogeneous components contributed to an enhanced endogenous triboelectric output,showcasing an excellent synergistic effect of piezoelectric and triboelectric response in the nanofibrous membrane.Additionally,the component mass ratio influenced the microstructure,piezoelectric conformation and piezoelectric performance of the PAN/PVDF nanofibrous membranes.Through comprehensive performance comparison,the optimal mass ratio of PAN to PVDF was determined to be 9∶1.The piezoelectric devices made of the optimal PAN/PVDF nanofibrous membranes with rough nanofiber surfaces generated an output voltage of 20 V,which was about 1.8 times that of the smooth one at the same component mass ratio.The strategy of constrained phase separation on the surface of individual nanofibers provides a new approach to enhance the output performance of single-layer piezoelectric nanofibrous materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation Project of China(No.52201056)the funding of postdoctoral researchers in Anhui Province(No.2022B613)the College Excellent Young Foundation of Anhui Province(No.2023AH030029).
文摘The significance of water energy harvesting in the context of renewable energy utilization is steadily increasing.In response to the need for more efficient utilization of water resources,the nascent technology of liquid-solid triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)has emerged as a prospective candidate for the harvesting of water energy.Liquid-solid TENGs show several distinct advantages,including their lightweight,low cost,and efficient energy harvesting capabilities.Herein,this review presents a comprehensive exposition of the latest advancements in the field of liquid-solid TENGs.It delves into the underlying principles and different operational modes while also addressing the factors influencing its output performance from a multifaceted perspective.The factors comprise the intrinsic properties of friction materials,the chemical properties of the liquid,and the ambient temperature of liquid-solid TENGs.Furthermore,this review delineates the applications of liquid-solid TENGs as self-powered sensors in physics,chemistry,and biomedical contexts,as well as their applications in various other fields such as corrosion resistance,and so on.Last but not least,it concludes by providing a forward-looking on the future developmental trends of liquid-solid TENGs.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean government(MSIP)(No.2018R1A6A1A03025708)partly supported by the GRRC program of Gyeonggi province(GRRCKyungHee2023-B03).
文摘Herein,we report a simple self-charging hybrid power system(SCHPS)based on binder-free zinc copper selenide nanostructures(ZnCuSe_(2) NSs)deposited carbon fabric(CF)(i.e.,ZnCuSe_(2)/CF),which is used as an active material in the fabrication of supercapacitor(SC)and triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG).At first,a binder-free ZnCuSe_(2)/CF was synthesized via a simple and facial hydrothermal synthesis approach,and the electrochemical properties of the obtained ZnCuSe_(2)/CF were evaluated by fabricating a symmetric quasi-solid-state SC(SQSSC).The ZCS-2(Zn:Cu ratio of 2:1)material deposited CF-based SQSSC exhibited good electrochemical properties,and the obtained maximum energy and power densities were 7.5 Wh kg^(-1)and 683.3 W kg^(-1),respectively with 97.6%capacitance retention after 30,000 cycles.Furthermore,the ZnCuSe_(2)/CF was coated with silicone rubber elastomer using a doctor blade technique,which is used as a negative triboelectric material in the fabrication of the multiple TENG(M-TENG).The fabricated M-TENG exhibited excellent electrical output performance,and the robustness and mechanical stability of the device were studied systematically.The practicality and applicability of the proposed M-TENG and SQSSC were systematically investigated by powering various low-power portable electronic components.Finally,the SQSSC was combined with the M-TENG to construct a SCHPS.The fabricated SCHPS provides a feasible solution for sustainable power supply,and it shows great potential in self-powered portable electronic device applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant No.52422511,U20A6004)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(grant No.2022B1515120011)Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(grant No.2024A04J6362).
文摘With the continuous development of wearable electronics,wireless sensor networks and other micro-electronic devices,there is an increasingly urgent need for miniature,flexible and efficient nanopower generation technology.Triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)technology can convert small mechanical energy into electricity,which is expected to address this problem.As the core component of TENG,the choice of electrode materials significantly affects its performance.Traditional metal electrode materials often suffer from problems such as durability,which limits the further application of TENG.Graphene,as a novel electrode material,shows excellent prospects for application in TENG owing to its unique structure and excellent electrical properties.This review systematically summarizes the recent research progress and application prospects of TENGs based on graphene electrodes.Various precision processing methods of graphene electrodes are introduced,and the applications of graphene electrode-based TENGs in various scenarios as well as the enhancement of graphene electrodes for TENG performance are discussed.In addition,the future development of graphene electrode-based TENGs is also prospectively discussed,aiming to promote the continuous advancement of graphene electrode-based TENGs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52273077)the State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers&Eco-Textiles,Qingdao University(Nos.ZDKT202108 and G2RC202022).
文摘Although traditional soft magnetic materials have been investigated to improve triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)performance,their electrical output performance remains insufficient.Magnetic high-entropy alloys(HEAs),a new type of magnetic functional material,possess excellent mechanical and magnetic properties.However,the electrical characteristics of TENGs based on magnetic HEAs remain unexplored.Therefore,a TENG based on polyvinylidene fluoride/HEA-polyamide 66(PHP-TENG)is proposed in this study.The coupling of displacement current from the polarization field and magnetization current generated by time-varying electric-field magnetization of magnetic HEAs can improve the electrical characteristics of TENGs.The maximum voltage,current,and power density of the PHP-TENG are 156.34 V,1.56μA,and 188.40 mW·m^(−2),respectively.PHP-TENG maintains a stable current output even after 20,000 cycles.Furthermore,it can power a 47μF commercial capacitor to 2.5 V in 70 s and propel a hygrometer to function normally.In addition,PHP-TENG exhibits satisfactory sensitivity to humidity.These results indicate that TENGs based on magnetic HEAs exhibit potential for high-efficiency energy-collecting devices.
基金supported by National Research Foundation of Korea(2022M3D1A2054488)Technology Innovation Program(20025736,Development of MICS SoC and platform for in-vivo implantable electroceutical device)funded by the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy(MOTIE,Korea)。
文摘Piezoelectric and triboelectric effects are of growing interest for facilitating high-sensitivity and self-powered tactile sensor applications.The working principles of piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators provide strategies for enhancing output voltage signals to achieve high sensitivity.Increasing the piezoelectric constant and surface triboelectric charge density are key factors in this enhancement.Methods such as annealing processes,doping techniques,grain orientation controls,crystallinity controls,and composite structures can effectively enhance the piezoelectric constant.For increasing triboelectric output,surface plasma treatment,charge injection,microstructuring,control of dielectric constant,and structural modification are effective methods.The fabrication methods present significant opportunities in tactile sensor applications.This review article summarizes the overall piezoelectric and triboelectric fabrication processes from materials to device aspects.It highlights applications in pressure,touch,bending,texture,distance,and material recognition sensors.The conclusion section addresses challenges and research opportunities,such as limited flexibility,stretchability,decoupling from multi-stimuli,multifunctional sensors,and data processing.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2022YFB3603403,2021YFB3600502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62075040,62301150)+3 种基金the Southeast University Interdisciplinary Research Program for Young Scholars(2024FGC1007)the Start-up Research Fund of Southeast University(RF1028623164)the Nanjing Science and Technology Innovation Project for Returned Overseas Talent(4206002302)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2242024K40015).
文摘Benefiting from the widespread potential applications in the era of the Internet of Thing and metaverse,triboelectric and piezoelectric nanogenerators(TENG&PENG)have attracted considerably increasing attention.Their outstanding characteristics,such as self-powered ability,high output performance,integration compatibility,cost-effectiveness,simple configurations,and versatile operation modes,could effectively expand the lifetime of vastly distributed wearable,implantable,and environmental devices,eventually achieving self-sustainable,maintenance-free,and reliable systems.However,current triboelectric/piezoelectric based active(i.e.self-powered)sensors still encounter serious bottlenecks in continuous monitoring and multimodal applications due to their intrinsic limitations of monomodal kinetic response and discontinuous transient output.This work systematically summarizes and evaluates the recent research endeavors to address the above challenges,with detailed discussions on the challenge origins,designing strategies,device performance,and corresponding diverse applications.Finally,conclusions and outlook regarding the research gap in self-powered continuous multimodal monitoring systems are provided,proposing the necessity of future research development in this field.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52442104)the Application Research Program of Liaoning Province(Grant No.2022JH2/01300219)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.3132024210)the Scientific Research Fund of the Educational Department of Liaoning Province(Nos.LJ212410151013,LJKMZ20220359)。
文摘Wearable bioelectronic devices are rapidly evolving towards miniaturization and multifunctionality,with remarkable features such as flexibility and comfort.However,achieving a sustainable power supply for wearable bioelectronic devices is still a great challenge.Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)provide an efficient solution by converting irregular,low-frequency bioenergy from the human body into electrical energy.Beyond sustainably powering wearable bioelectronics,the harvested electrical energy also carries rich information for human body sensing.In this conversion process,the choice of material plays a crucial role in affecting the output performance of the TENGs.Among various materials,silicone rubber(SR)stands out due to its exceptional plasticity,flexibility,comfortability and other favorable properties.Moreover,with appropriate treatment,SR can achieve extreme functionalities such as high robustness,good stability,self-healing capabilities,rapid response,and more.In this review,recent advances in wearable SR-based TENGs(SR-TENGs)are systematically reviewed with a focus on their application in different parts of the human body.Given that the manufacturing method of SR-TENGs largely determines its output performance and sensitivity,this paper introduces the design of SR-TENGs,including material selection,process modulation,and structure optimization.Additionally,this article discusses the current challenges in the SR-TENG fabrication technology and potential future directions,aiming to promote the effective development of SR-TENGs in biomechanical energy harvesting and self-powered sensing applications.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(52372284,52275187,52202364)Natural Science Foundation of Henan(232300421135).
文摘Self-charging power systems are required for wearable electronic devices to provide energy supply.However,low charging efficiency,complex preparation process and poor wearability limit its application.Herein,a highly efficient,wearable self-charging power system is reported,which consists of a triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)with fabric coated by MXene paste as conductive layer and micro-supercapacitors(MSCs)with graphene films as electrode.The conductive layer of TENG was prepared by dip-spin coating MXene paste on cotton fabric.The electrodes of MSCs were made by mask-assisted vacuum filtration of graphene solution.The TENG conductive layer and MSCs electrodes with electrolyte were encapsulated by two identical silicone rubbers.The silicon rubbers work as triboelectric layer of the TENG as well as the protective layers of the self-charging power system.The cotton fabrics and silicon rubbers provide strength and flexibility for the system.The MXene paste on cotton fabrics provides excellent energy harvesting ability of TENG due to high conductivity and high charge trapping ability.The TENG can harvest the energy of pressing by a palm.After 147 s of continually pressing/releasing cycles,the collected energy can charge 2 series-connected MSCs array to 1.6 V,which can power an electronic watch for 25 s.Compared with similar systems,this self-charging system was constructed by a simple method from low cost starting materials and exhibits ultra-high performance.The research provides an easy and economical solution of self-charge system for wearable electronic devices.
基金financially supported by the PhD research startup foundation of China West Normal University(No.22kE038)。
文摘Conductive hydrogels derived from natural polymers have attracted increasing attention in wearable electronics due to their inherent biocompatibility and sustainability.However,their poor mechanical strength,limited conductivity and unsatisfactory environmental adaptability remain significant challenges fo r practical applications.In this study,we report a high-performance gelatin-based conductive hydrogel(GPC)reinforced with polypyrrole-decorated cellulose nanofibers(PPy@CNF)and enhanced by a zwitterionic betaine/(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4) solution.The PPy@CNF hybrid nanofillers were synthesized via in situ oxidative polymerization,enabling homogeneous dispersion of PPy along the CNF su rface.The incorporation of PPy@CNF significantly improved both mechanical strength and conductivity of the gelatin hydrogel.Meanwhile,the Hofmeister effect induced by(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4) strengthened the hydrogel network,and the introduction of betaine further enhanced its anti-freezing and moisture-retention properties.The optimized GPC hydrogel exhibited a high tensile strength of 1.02 MPa,conductivity of 1.5 S·m^(-1),and stable performance at temperatures down to-50℃.Furthermore,it was successfully assembled into a wearable strain sensor for real-time human motion monitoring,and as an electrode layer in a flexible triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG),enabling biomechanical energy harvesting and self-powered sensing.This work provides a promising strategy for developing sustainable,multifu nctional hydrogels for next-generation weara ble electronics.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)(No.2021R1C1C2009703)supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)Grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(RS-2024-00344920)supported by the Human Resources Development of the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP)Grant funded by the Ministry of Trade,Industry and Energy of Korea(No.RS2023-00244330)。
文摘With the growing importance of wearable and portable electronics in modern society and industry,researchers from all over the world have reported on advances in energy harvesting and self-powered sensing technologies.The current review discusses recent developments in triboelectric platforms from a manufacturing perspective,including material,design,application,and industrialization.Manufacturing is an essential component of both industry and technology.The use of a proper manufacturing process enables cutting-edge technology in a lab-scale stage to progress to commercialization and popularization with scalability,availability,commercial advantage,and consistent quality.Furthermore,much literature has emphasized that the most powerful advantage of the triboelectric platform is its wide range of available materials and simple working mechanism,both of which are important characteristics in manufacturing engineering.As a result,different manufacturing processes can be implemented as needed.Because the practical process can have a synergetic effect on the fundamental development,resulting in the growth of both,the development of the triboelectric platform from the standpoint of manufacturing engineering can be further advanced.However,research into the development of a productive manufacturing process is still in its early stages in the field of triboelectric platforms.This review looks at the various manufacturing technologies used in previous studies and discusses the potential benefits of the appropriate process for triboelectric platforms.Given its unique strength,which includes a diverse material selection and a simple working mechanism,the triboelectric platform can use a variety of manufacturing technologies and the process can be optimized as needed.Numerous research groups have clearly demonstrated the triboelectric platform's advantages.As a result,using appropriate manufacturing processes can accelerate the technological advancement of triboelectric platforms in a variety of research and industrial fields by allowing them to move beyond the lab-scale fabrication stage.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Project from Ministry of Science and Technology,China(2021YFA1201603)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52073032 and 52192611)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)offer a selfsustaining power solution for marine regions abundant in resources but constrained by energy availability.Since their pioneering use in wave energy harvesting in 2014,nearly a decade of advancements has yielded nearly thousands of research articles in this domain.Researchers have developed various TENG device structures with diverse functionalities to facilitate their commercial deployment.Nonetheless,there is a gap in comprehensive summaries and performance evaluations of TENG structural designs.This paper delineates six innovative structural designs,focusing on enhancing internal device output and adapting to external environments:high space utilization,hybrid generator,mechanical gain,broadband response,multi-directional operation,and hybrid energy-harvesting systems.We summarize the prevailing trends in device structure design identified by the research community.Furthermore,we conduct a meticulous comparison of the electrical performance of these devices under motorized,simulated wave,and real marine conditions,while also assessing their sustainability in terms of device durability and mechanical robustness.In conclusion,the paper outlines future research avenues and discusses the obstacles encountered in the TENG field.This review aims to offer valuable perspectives for ongoing research and to advance the progress and application of TENG technology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52073032 and 52192611)the National Key R&D Project from Ministry of Science and Technology,China(No.2021YFA1201603)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Although flexible,stretchable,and conductive core-sheath structured smart fibers have propelled to the forefront research in wearable strain sensors and self-powered electronics,challenges related to scalability,complexity,and mechanical durability remain.In this study,we propose a strategy for the scalable production of conductive coaxial fiber(CCF)with superior durability through one-step direct wet spinning coherent solutions.By introducing the polystyrene-block-polyisoprene-block-polystyrene phase in both inner and outer layers,CCFs feature an interleaved topology and share a similar modulus,successfully resolving the issue of layer separation over time.They can endure up to 15,000 cycles with no damage at a strain of 100%.In addition,the topological entanglement CCF as a strain sensor exhibits a broad operational range of up to 398.3%strain,outstanding sensitivity(i.e.,gauge factor=6713 at 398.3%strain)and swift response time(248 ms).Enhanced by machine learning,the system achieves a high accuracy rate of 95%in gait recognition and 100%in American Sign Language identification.Furthermore,the CCF can function as a wearable triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)for self-powered sensing and mechanical energy harvesting.This study represents a significant step toward the development of multifunctional micro-wearable electronic devices,which hold immense promise for medical sensing and energy harvesting in smart wearable electronics,human-computer interaction,and artificial intelligence.
文摘Yongtao Yu,Yuelin Yu et al.Solvent-Resistant Wearable Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Energy-Harvesting and Self-Powered Sensors.Energy Environ.Mater.2024,7,e12700.On page 4 of this article,the first paragraph of 2.4,line 14(PDF version,same below),there is a spelling mistake of“sui,”.It should be changed to“suitable”.The denominator“dt”in the Equation(3)should be changed to“dt”.
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program(RS-2024-00344021 and RS-2023-00261543)through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant by the Korean Government(MSIT)the National Research Council of Science&Technology(NST)grant by the Korea Government(MSIT)(GTL24011-000)Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology(KIAT)grant funded by the Korea Government(MOTIE)(RS-2024-00420590,HRD Program for Industrial Innovation).
文摘Energy harvesting storage hybrid devices have garnered considerable attention as self-rechargeable power sources for wireless and ubiquitous electronics.Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs),a common type of energy harvester,generate alternating current-based,irregular short pulses,posing a challenge for storing the generated electrical energy in energy storage systems that typically operate with direct current(DC)-based low-frequency response.In this study,we propose a new strategy that leverages high-frequency response to develop efficient chargeable TENG-supercapacitor(SC)hybrid devices.A highfrequency SC was fabricated using hollow-structured MXene electrode materials,resulting in a twofold increase in the charging efficiency of the hybrid device compared to a control SC made with conventional carbon electrode materials.For a systematic understanding,the electrochemical interplay between the TENGs and SCs was investigated as a function of the frequency characteristics of SCs(f_(SC))and the output pulse duration of TENGs(Δt_(TENG)).Increasing the fSC·Δt_(TENG) enhanced the charging efficiency of the TENG-SC hybrid devices.This study highlights the importance of frequency response design in developing efficient chargeable TENG-SC hybrid devices.
基金supported by the Post.-Doc.Scholarship Program of Korea University of Technology and Education(KOREATECH)。
文摘Smart touch sensing lies at the core of emerging technologies such as wearable electronics,humanmachine interfaces,soft robotics,and interactive surfaces.Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs),which convert mechanical stimuli into electrical signals by contact electrification and electrostatic induction,have emerged as promising candidates for such touch-based sensing platforms.Polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)is widely used in flexible electronics due to its mechanical flexibility,biocompatibility,and dielectric properties.However,its low dielectric constant and charge leakage limit its ability to store and separate charges,reducing the triboelectric performance.To address this challenge,we present a dual-filler reinforcement strategy to significantly boost the triboelectric output of PDMS by incorporating a dielectric filler(barium strontium titanate(BST))and a conductive filler(graphite)into the PDMS matrix.Through this approach,we achieve synergistic effects that significantly improve surface charge density,dielectric constant,and charge trapping capability.Morphological,electrical,and mechanical characterizations demonstrate that the dual-filler approach leads to improved energy harvesting and touch sensing capabilities.This approach paves the way for high-performance,self-powered touch sensors with enhanced durability,making them ideal for applications in biomechanical monitoring and smart touch sensors.
基金supported by the State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System,Fudan University(Grant No.2021KF005).
文摘The application of triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)for collecting and converting waste energy into usable electrical energy has been widely reported.However,their practical application in real-time,self-powered communication systems,particularly for robust information transmission,remains underexplored.To achieve stable self-energy supply information transmission,this study presents a lightweight and flexible single-electrode TENG sensor based on a copper(Cu)foil and polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)composite.We systematically studied the stability of the device and found that it could maintain an output voltage of approximately 9 V after being stored at room temperature for 1 month.We also evaluated its power generation capacity,which was demonstrated by successfully lighting up to seven LEDs simultaneously.Additionally,we utilized its unique voltage signal to transmit Morse code and successfully sent the messages“SOS”and“HELLO”over a long distance.Furthermore,a 2×2 TENG array was fabricated and tested,confirming excellent channel independence with minimal crosstalk during simultaneous or selective activation.This work demonstrates that the Cu/PTFE TENG sensor is not only a stable energy harvester but also a viable platform for self-powered communication and distributed sensing and holds promise in applications integrating flexible electronics and the Internet of things.
