Triboelectric nanogenerators: Fundamental physics and potential applications

Abstract Based on the conjunction of contact electrification and electrostatic induction, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can harvest mechanical energy dispersed in our environment. With the characteristics of simple structure, light weight, broad material availability, low cost, and high effic...

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Main Authors: Linglin Zhou, Di Liu, Jie Wang, Zhong Lin Wang
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Language:English
Published: Tsinghua University Press 2020-04-01
Series:Friction
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-020-0390-3
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Di Liu
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description Abstract Based on the conjunction of contact electrification and electrostatic induction, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can harvest mechanical energy dispersed in our environment. With the characteristics of simple structure, light weight, broad material availability, low cost, and high efficiency even at low operation frequency, TENG can serve as a promising alternative strategy for meeting the needs of distributed energy for the internet of things and network. The major potential applications of TENG can be summarized as four fields containing micro/nano power sources, self-powered sensors, large-scale blue energy, and direct high-voltage power sources. In this paper, the fundamental physics, output performance enhancement, and applications of TENGs are reviewed to timely summarize the development of TENGs and provide a guideline for future research.
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spelling doaj-art-bc446d526df5433691f7d4a338f409862025-08-20T02:28:08ZengTsinghua University PressFriction2223-76902223-77042020-04-018348150610.1007/s40544-020-0390-3Triboelectric nanogenerators: Fundamental physics and potential applicationsLinglin Zhou0Di Liu1Jie Wang2Zhong Lin Wang3Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of SciencesAbstract Based on the conjunction of contact electrification and electrostatic induction, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can harvest mechanical energy dispersed in our environment. With the characteristics of simple structure, light weight, broad material availability, low cost, and high efficiency even at low operation frequency, TENG can serve as a promising alternative strategy for meeting the needs of distributed energy for the internet of things and network. The major potential applications of TENG can be summarized as four fields containing micro/nano power sources, self-powered sensors, large-scale blue energy, and direct high-voltage power sources. In this paper, the fundamental physics, output performance enhancement, and applications of TENGs are reviewed to timely summarize the development of TENGs and provide a guideline for future research.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-020-0390-3contact electrificationself-powered systemenergy harvestingtriboelectric nanogenerator
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Triboelectric nanogenerators: Fundamental physics and potential applications
Friction
contact electrification
self-powered system
energy harvesting
triboelectric nanogenerator
title Triboelectric nanogenerators: Fundamental physics and potential applications
title_full Triboelectric nanogenerators: Fundamental physics and potential applications
title_fullStr Triboelectric nanogenerators: Fundamental physics and potential applications
title_full_unstemmed Triboelectric nanogenerators: Fundamental physics and potential applications
title_short Triboelectric nanogenerators: Fundamental physics and potential applications
title_sort triboelectric nanogenerators fundamental physics and potential applications
topic contact electrification
self-powered system
energy harvesting
triboelectric nanogenerator
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-020-0390-3
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