iScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(9), P. 110627 - 110627
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Escalating
concerns
over
waste
management
and
the
need
for
sustainable
energy
have
prompted
innovative
solutions
at
nexus
of
resource
recycling
self-powered
applications.
This
study
presents
a
novel
approach
to
super-absorbing
polymer
(SAP)
gels
from
diapers
discarded
baking
sheets
fabricate
diaper
waste-based
triboelectric
nanogenerator
(DW-TENG).
The
DW-TENG,
resembling
maraca,
demonstrated
superior
electrical
performance
with
voltage
output
110
V,
current
9
μA,
power
259.15
μW.
It
was
successfully
integrated
into
weather
station
real-time
monitoring
wind
speed,
humidity,
temperature.
research
underscores
dual
benefits
generation,
representing
promising
step
toward
circular
future.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(10), P. 3273 - 3281
Published: March 1, 2024
As
intelligent
technology
surges
forward,
wearable
electronics
have
emerged
as
versatile
tools
for
monitoring
health
and
sensing
our
surroundings.
Among
these
advancements,
porous
triboelectric
materials
garnered
significant
attention
their
lightness.
However,
face
the
challenge
of
improving
structural
stability
to
further
enhance
accuracy
sensors.
In
this
study,
a
lightweight
strong
cellulosic
material
is
designed
by
cell
wall
nanoengineering.
By
tailoring
structure,
shows
high
mechanical
strength
51.8
MPa.
The
self-powered
sensor
constructed
has
sensitivity
33.61
kPa–1,
fast
response
time
36
ms,
excellent
pressure
detection
durability.
Notably,
still
enables
performance
after
exposure
200
°C
achieves
real-time
feedback
human
motion,
thereby
demonstrating
great
potential
in
field
electronic
devices.
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.
ACS Applied Electronic Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 47 - 72
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
To
meet
future
demands
for
sustainable
and
environmentally
friendly
technology,
many
research
groups
are
focusing
on
triboelectric
nanogenerators
(TENGs),
which
can
scavenge
convert
the
available
mechanical
energy
into
electrical
energy.
Researchers
working
to
comprehend
influence
of
material
surfaces
as
well
properties
that
play
an
important
role
in
determining
overall
output
performance
TENGs.
The
selection
tribonegative
tribopositive
materials
based
charge
triboseries
different
processes
manufacturing
triboactive
its
surface
modification
roles
attaining
optimal
TENG
performance.
most
significant
is
polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF),
electroactive
polar
β-crystalline
phase
responsible
higher
However,
PVDF
has
some
intrinsic
limitations
such
lower
conductivity
dipole
moment
nonpolar
α-crystalline
at
room
temperature.
Interestingly,
these
main
factors
determine
applications
harvesting
wearable
sensors.
In
this
review,
we
have
mainly
focused
varying
processing
methods
like
solution
casting,
3-D
printing,
spin
coating,
electrospinning
PVDF-based
effect
nanoscale
crystalline
also
studied
detail.
Additionally,
extensive
analysis
recent
advancements
health
monitoring,
sensors,
TENGs
included.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(48)
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Abstract
Wearable
technology
is
experiencing
remarkable
progress,
prompting
the
need
for
sustainable
power
sources
like
triboelectric
nanogenerators
(TENGs).
However,
integrating
TENGs
into
fabrics
and
insufficient
outputs
that
allows
comfortable
wear
without
obstructing
user's
movements
presents
a
significant
challenge.
In
this
study,
novel
kind
of
diamond‐structured
fabric‐based
(DSF‐TENGs)
introduced
utilizing
an
easy,
economical,
scalable
weaving
method
any
chemical
modification.
Owing
to
its
3D
diamond
pattern,
surface
interactions
are
enhanced
greater
charge
generation
together
with
strengthened
mechanical
engagement
more
effective
transfer.
The
DSF‐TENG,
unique
self‐resilient
structure,
achieves
impressive
electric
performance,
including
output
voltage
≈763
V,
short‐circuit
current
≈20.4
µA,
density
2862.78
mW
m
−2
,
which
multiple
times
higher
than
most
existing
TENGs.
It
also
offers
excellent
air
permeability
560
mm
s
−1
consistent
electricity
sensing
even
after
ten
washing
cycles,
incredible
durability,
withstanding
over
30
000
cycles.
Furthermore,
DSF‐TENG
included
in
insole
capable
gait
patterns,
walking
speed,
fall
detections
patients
Parkinson's
disease.
capabilities
indicate
strong
potential
future
developments
wearable
electronics
healthcare
applications.
