Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
29(34), P. 51234 - 51268
Published: May 23, 2022
Abstract
This
study
explores
the
implications
of
plastic
waste
and
recycling
management
on
recyclates
for
manufacturing
clean-energy
harvesting
devices.
The
focus
is
a
comparative
analysis
using
recycled
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
triboelectric
nanogenerator
(TENG)
production,
in
two
densely
populated
Asian
countries
large
economies,
namely
Singapore
India.
Of
total
930,000
tonnes
generated
2019,
only
4%
were
rest
incinerated.
In
comparison,
India
yielded
8.6
million
70%
recycled.
Both
have
strict
goals
instituted
different
regulations.
findings
show
that
policies
legislations,
responsibilities
heterogeneity
collection
systems
infrastructure
respective
country
are
pivotal
attributes
to
successful
recycling.
Challenges
recycle
include
segregation,
adulterants
macromolecular
structure
degradation
which
could
influence
recyclate
properties
pose
challenges
products.
A
model
was
developed
evaluate
economic
value
mechanical
potential
PET
recyclate.
predicted
30%
loss
material
performance
65%
after
first
cycle.
depreciates
zero
with
decreasing
multiple
cycles.
For
understanding
how
TENG
technology
be
incorporated
into
circular
economy,
has
estimated
about
20
7300
billion
pieces
aerogel
mats
can
manufactured
from
bottles
disposed
India,
respectively
sufficient
produce
small-scale
devices
all
peoples
both
countries.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(24)
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Abstract
Triboelectric
nanogenerator
(TENG),
an
emerging
energy
conversion
technology,
offers
innovative
pathways
for
harvesting
and
self‐powered
sensing.
To
achieve
superior
performance,
researchers
commonly
employ
substantial
quantities
of
original
or
treated
polymers,
resulting
in
high
precise
Nevertheless,
the
sustainable
development
TENGs
faces
significant
challenges
related
to
environmental
compatibility,
pollution
hazards,
production
disposal
costs.
address
this
issue,
numerous
green
materials
diverse
are
introduced
advanced.
These
may
encompass
natural
resources,
household
waste,
recyclable
materials,
among
others.
Consequently,
a
review
progress
based
on
which
can
be
called
TENGs,
becomes
imperative
advance
its
development.
end,
work
comprehensively
elucidates
from
perspective
processing
treatment
degree
first
time.
Various
including
food
discarded
daily‐use
items,
plant
organs,
biodegradable
industrial
products,
cellulose,
meticulously
categorized.
This
not
only
systematically
synthesizes
latest
research
advancements
but
also
insight
into
their
methodologies,
working
characteristics,
potential
application
scenarios.
Finally,
it
envisions
challenges,
proposed
solutions,
future
directions
TENGs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
35(7)
Published: Nov. 9, 2022
Traditional
alternating
current
(AC)
and
direct
(DC)
triboelectric
nanogenerators
(TENGs),
which
are
implemented
via
the
pairwise
coupling
of
triboelectrification,
electrostatic
induction,
discharge,
have
been
widely
explored
in
various
fields.
In
this
work,
comprehensive
integration
synergetic
utilization
discharge
a
single
device
for
first
time
is
realized,
achieving
dual-functional
TENG
(DF-TENG)
to
produce
an
AC/DC
convertible
output.
Distinguishing
from
conventional
TENGs,
triboelectrification
enables
charge
circulation
between
dielectric
tribo-layers,
while
induction
realizes
transfer
external
circuit.
This
novel
energy
conversion
mechanism
has
proven
be
applicable
variety
materials,
including
polymers,
fabrics,
semiconductors.
The
output
mode
DF-TENG
can
tuned
by
adjusting
slider
motion
state,
its
constant
power
density
reach
1.51
mA
m-2
Hz-1
398
mW
,
respectively,
highest
records
reported
DC-TENGs
date.
work
not
only
provides
paradigm
shift
achieve
output,
but
it
also
exhibits
high
potential
extending
design
philosophy.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(32), P. 12145 - 12154
Published: Aug. 2, 2023
This
paper
discusses
the
environmental
problems
posed
by
medical
plastic
waste
produced
in
healthcare
facilities
and
explores
a
suitable
way
to
reutilize
through
triboelectric
nanogenerator
(TENG)
device
technology.
Remarkably,
study
investigates
potential
of
saline
bottles
create
energy-harvesting,
health-monitoring
devices
tactile,
humidity-sensing
applications.
Saline
bottle
sheets
are
used
as
material
fabricate
TENG
vertical
contact
separation
(VCS)
single
electrode
(SE)
modes.
The
VCS-TENG
power
density
8.78
W/m2
could
various
devices,
including
420
red
LEDs
portable
electronic
devices.
Sleep
monitoring
experiments
were
performed
using
an
implanted
inside
pillow.
SE
mode
1.46
was
demonstrated
for
tactile
sensing
present
work
suggested
make
health
monitoring,
sensing,
humidity
energy-harvesting
possible
applications
touch
sensors
security
applications,
human–machine
interfaces,
IoTs.
proposed
idea
fabrication
can
be
further
extended
other
nontoxic
generated
field.
