Triboelectric nanogenerators

T Cheng, J Shao, ZL Wang - Nature Reviews Methods Primers, 2023 - nature.com
By combining the effects of contact electrification and electrostatic induction, triboelectric
nanogenerators (TENGs) can effectively convert mechanical energy into electric power or …

Self-powered sensing in wearable electronics─ a paradigm shift technology

W Tang, Q Sun, ZL Wang - Chemical Reviews, 2023 - ACS Publications
With the advancements in materials science and micro/nanoengineering, the field of
wearable electronics has experienced a rapid growth and significantly impacted and …

Augmented tactile-perception and haptic-feedback rings as human-machine interfaces aiming for immersive interactions

Z Sun, M Zhu, X Shan, C Lee - Nature communications, 2022 - nature.com
Advancements of virtual reality technology pave the way for develo** wearable devices to
enable somatosensory sensation, which can bring more comprehensive perception and …

A dual-mode triboelectric nanogenerator for wind energy harvesting and self-powered wind speed monitoring

L He, C Zhang, B Zhang, O Yang, W Yuan, L Zhou… - ACS …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The triboelectric nanogenerator shows a broad application potential in wind energy
collection and wind speed sensing. However, it is difficult to realize wind energy collection …

Multiangle, self-powered sensor array for monitoring head impacts

L Zu, J Wen, S Wang, M Zhang, W Sun, B Chen… - Science …, 2023 - science.org
Mild concussions occur frequently and may come with long-term cognitive, affective, and
physical sequelae. However, the diagnosis of mild concussions lacks objective assessment …

Multiscale structural nanocellulosic triboelectric aerogels induced by hofmeister effect

B Luo, C Cai, T Liu, X Meng, X Zhuang… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The advent of self‐powered wearable electronics will revolutionize the fields of smart
healthcare and sports monitoring. This technological advancement necessitates more …

Flexible wood-based triboelectric self-powered smart home system

X Shi, J Luo, J Luo, X Li, K Han, D Li, X Cao, ZL Wang - ACS nano, 2022 - ACS Publications
With the rapid development of the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and big data, the
smart home has played a critical role in human life and smart cities, where large amounts of …

Self-powered porous polymer sensors with high sensitivity for machine learning-assisted motion and rehabilitation monitoring

L Liu, J Li, Z Tian, X Hu, H Wu, X Chen, L Zhang… - Nano Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Muscle contraction and relaxation inherently contains valuable information crucial for
monitoring physical states, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. However, the majority of …

Wearable sensors and smart devices to monitor rehabilitation parameters and sports performance: an overview

R De Fazio, VM Mastronardi, M De Vittorio, P Visconti - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
A quantitative evaluation of kinetic parameters, the joint's range of motion, heart rate, and
breathing rate, can be employed in sports performance tracking and rehabilitation …

Advances in health rehabilitation devices based on triboelectric nanogenerators

Y Gai, Y Jiang, Z Li - Nano Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Timely information feedback combined with active therapeutic schedule can significantly
shorten the rehabilitation period and reduce the pain of patients. Intelligent wearable and …