Recent advances in triboelectric nanogenerators: from technological progress to commercial applications

D Choi, Y Lee, ZH Lin, S Cho, M Kim, CK Ao, S Soh… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Serious climate changes and energy-related environmental problems are currently critical
issues in the world. In order to reduce carbon emissions and save our environment …

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 …

Recent advances in triboelectric nanogenerators for marine exploitation

C Zhang, Y Hao, J Yang, W Su, H Zhang… - Advanced Energy …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The ocean, as one of the most important areas for human production and living, plays a vital
role in transportation, food production, and energy supply. However, it is greatly desired to …

From contact electrification to triboelectric nanogenerators

ZL Wang - Reports on Progress in Physics, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
Although the contact electrification (CE)(or usually called'triboelectrification') effect has been
known for over 2600 years, its scientific mechanism still remains debated after decades …

Promoting smart cities into the 5G era with multi-field Internet of Things (IoT) applications powered with advanced mechanical energy harvesters

L Liu, X Guo, C Lee - Nano Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Along with the arrival of the 5G era, sustainable and renewable energy supplies have
become urgent demands towards plentifully distributed devices utilized for constructing …

Nanogenerators for smart cities in the era of 5G and Internet of Things

X Zhao, H Askari, J Chen - Joule, 2021 - cell.com
Summary 5G has taken off at a brisk speed over the years, bringing significant benefits to the
Internet of Things (IoT) devices and wireless sensor nodes. The launching of 5G technology …

Advances in triboelectric nanogenerator technology—Applications in self-powered sensors, Internet of things, biomedicine, and blue energy

D Jiang, M Lian, M Xu, Q Sun, BB Xu… - … Composites and Hybrid …, 2023 - Springer
With the need for artificial intelligence and distributed energy, to power all electronics and
sensors is becoming a major challenge. A triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is a …

Functional fibers and fabrics for soft robotics, wearables, and human–robot interface

J **ong, J Chen, PS Lee - Advanced Materials, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Soft robotics inspired by the movement of living organisms, with excellent adaptability and
accuracy for accomplishing tasks, are highly desirable for efficient operations and safe …

Mechanical intelligent energy harvesting: from methodology to applications

LC Zhao, HX Zou, KX Wei, SX Zhou… - Advanced Energy …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) connects everything with intelligence,
while the increase in energy consumption generated by numerous electronic devices puts …

Acoustic-electric conversion and triboelectric properties of nature-driven CF-CNT based triboelectric nanogenerator for mechanical and sound energy harvesting

GM Rani, CM Wu, KG Motora, R Umapathi, CRM Jose - Nano Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Currently, the world is facing severe environmental challenges such as water pollution,
rising temperatures beyond the tolerable range, and air pollution. Moreover, improper waste …