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Hu H, Shang S, Liu J, Zhu P. Silk fibroin based flexible and self-powered sensor for real-time monitoring of abdominal respiration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127723. [PMID: 37907181 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Personal health monitoring is very important for the health operation of special populations, like newborns and the old. But how to construct a sensor that can achieve real-time monitoring without the need for an external power supply still faces serious challenges. In this paper, a flexible, breathable and self-powered sensor based on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) was designed. Silk fibroin (SF) and poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) fiber membranes were prepared by electro-spinning, and a u-shaped circuit was sprayed on one side of the fiber membrane as the electrode. Separating by an elastic silicone ring of the two fiber membranes, the all-fiber and self-powered sensor with a simple structure, good stability, and high output performance was developed. The as prepared sensor can instantly light up hundreds of LEDs by hand tapping. The sensor prepared in this work may have some potential applications in wearable devices and energy systems for real-time monitoring of abdominal breathing.
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Affiliation(s)
- Huifang Hu
- Institute of Functional Textiles and Advanced Materials, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Fire-Safety Materials D & A (Shandong), Qingdao Key Laboratory of Flame-Retardant Textile Materials, College of Textiles and Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Functional Textiles and Advanced Materials, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Fire-Safety Materials D & A (Shandong), Qingdao Key Laboratory of Flame-Retardant Textile Materials, College of Textiles and Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Key Laboratory of Clean Dyeing and Finishing Technology of Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China.
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- Institute of Functional Textiles and Advanced Materials, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Fire-Safety Materials D & A (Shandong), Qingdao Key Laboratory of Flame-Retardant Textile Materials, College of Textiles and Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Functional Textiles and Advanced Materials, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Fire-Safety Materials D & A (Shandong), Qingdao Key Laboratory of Flame-Retardant Textile Materials, College of Textiles and Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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Sardana S, Sharma V, Beepat KG, Sharma DP, Chawla AK, Mahajan A. Flexible, humidity- and contamination-resistant superhydrophobic MXene-based electrospun triboelectric nanogenerators for distributed energy harvesting applications. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:19369-19380. [PMID: 38014549 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr04537d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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The low surface-charge density, poor stability and irreparable surface of triboelectric materials under harsh environments are still some obstacles for developing high-performance triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). In particular, a two-dimensional MXene material's surface is likely to be corroded by water molecules under high humidity conditions owing to its hydrophilic nature, limiting the output performance and stability of TENGs. Herein, an approach for fabricating a humidity- and contamination-resistant MXene-based TENG is established using the electrospinning technique. First, nanofibrous layers of MXene/MoS2 composites blended in a cellulosic polymer matrix were prepared, benefitting the high surface roughness and controlled air-trapping pores. Furthermore, the prepared nanofibrous layers were chemically modified with stearic acid (SA), which enhances the hydrophobicity and electronegativity of MXene/MoS2 composites. In a typical synthesis, four different compositions of MXene/MoS2/cellulose acetate nanofibers were prepared, which illustrates that an increasing concentration of MoS2 could effectively tune the surface oxidation, hydrophilic nature, and surface roughness of MXene as well as induce a piezoelectricity-enhanced triboelectric potential. On the other side, the SA modification ultimately generated a superhydrophobic surface with low surface energy and a high water contact angle of ∼154°. The integrated TENG displayed an enhanced output voltage of ∼140 V and an instantaneous power density of ∼2975 mW cm-2 with long-term stability under high humidity conditions. Additionally, the self-cleaning properties were demonstrated, ensuring the sustainability and reusability of the TENG in a contaminated environment. Moreover, the fabricated MXene-based superhydrophobic layer can harvest the energy on dripping water droplets based on the liquid-solid contact-electrification TENG mode. Overall, this work paves the way for the design and development of humidity- and contamination-resistant triboelectric materials and guides the study of harvesting of distributed environmental energy efficiently.
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- Sagar Sardana
- Department of Physics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India.
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- Department of Physics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India.
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- Department of Physics, University of West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Physics, University of West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Physics, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Physics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India.
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Chen T, Song WZ, Zhang M, Sun DJ, Zhang DS, Li CL, Cui WY, Fan TT, Ramakrishna S, Long YZ. Acid and alkali-resistant fabric-based triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered intelligent monitoring of protective clothing in highly corrosive environments. RSC Adv 2023; 13:11697-11705. [PMID: 37063728 PMCID: PMC10103077 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00212h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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The corrosion of materials severely limits the application scenarios of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), especially in laboratories, chemical plants and other fields where leakage of chemically corrosive solutions is common. Here, we demonstrate a chemical-resistant triboelectric nanogenerator (CR-TENG) based on polysulfonamide (PSA) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) non-woven fabrics. The CR-TENG can stably harvest biological motion energy and perform intelligent safety protection monitoring in a strong corrosive environment. After treatment with strong acid and alkali solution for 7 days, the fabric morphology, diameter, tensile properties and output of CR-TENG are not affected, showing high reliability. CR-TENG integrated into protective equipment can detect the working status of protective equipment in real time, monitor whether it is damaged, and provide protection for wearers working in high-risk situations. In addition, the nonwoven-based CR-TENG has better wearing comfort and is promising for self-powered sensing in harsh environments.
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- Ting Chen
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China +86 139 5329 0681
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China +86 139 5329 0681
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China +86 139 5329 0681
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China +86 139 5329 0681
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China +86 139 5329 0681
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China +86 139 5329 0681
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China +86 139 5329 0681
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China +86 139 5329 0681
- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University Qingdao 2266071 China
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- Center for Nanofibers & Nanotechnology, National University of Singapore Singapore
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China +86 139 5329 0681
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers & Eco-Textiles (Qingdao University) Qingdao 266071 China
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Duan Q, Peng W, He J, Zhang Z, Wu Z, Zhang Y, Wang S, Nie S. Rational Design of Advanced Triboelectric Materials for Energy Harvesting and Emerging Applications. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201251. [PMID: 36563114 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The properties of materials play a significant role in triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). Advanced triboelectric materials for TENGs have attracted tremendous attention because of their superior advantages (e.g., high specific surface area, high porosity, and customizable macrostructure). These advanced materials can be extensively applied in numerous fields, including energy harvester, wearable electronics, filtration, and self-powered sensors. Hence, designing triboelectric materials as advanced functional materials is important for the development of TENGs. Herein, the structural modification methods based on electrospinning to improve the triboelectric properties and the latest research progress in this kind of TENGs are systematically summarized. Preparation methods and design trends of nanofibers, microspheres, hierarchical structures, and doping nanomaterials are highlighted. The factors influencing the formation and properties of triboelectric materials are considered. Furthermore, the latest progress on the applications of TENGs is systematically elaborated. Finally, the challenges in the development of triboelectric materials are discussed, thereby guiding researchers in the large-scale application of TENGs.
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- Qingshan Duan
- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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Xie G, Cheng G, Zhu D, Yan J, Ma J, Lv T, Zhang J, Han W, Long YZ. Progress of superconducting nanofibers via electrospinning. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2021; 34:043002. [PMID: 34474403 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ac232f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Superconducting nanofibers have attracted much attention in basic researches and practical applications due to their unique physical properties such as broad phase transition temperature, excellent heat conductivity, and high critical current density, etc. Electrospinning, as a common method to prepare nanofibers, also has many applications for the preparation of superconducting nanofibers. However, a few of the new methods to fabricate superconducting nanofibers via electrospinning still need further investigations. This review firstly introduces several potential electrospinning methods to obtain superconducting nanofibers, then proceeds to summarize the recent progress in the field of electrospun superconducting materials. The preparation process, difficulties and problems, physical properties of the superconducting nanofibers or nanonetworks (such as superconducting transition temperature, critical current density, critical magnetic field strength, fiber morphology, and structure, etc), theoretical analysis of the properties, and the techniques to improve the performance are also reviewed. In addition, some suggestions and prospects for the development and applications of electrospun superconducting materials in the future are discussed.
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- Guixu Xie
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Eco-Textiles of Shandong Province, and State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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Zhou LN, Wu JP, Song WZ, Wang XX, Wang N, Yu M, Fan ZY, Ramakrishna S, Long YZ. High output achieved by sliding electrification of an electrospun nano-grating. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:17417-17427. [PMID: 34647562 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr04769h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The rapid development of flexible and wearable electronics has proposed a trend towards miniaturization, mobility, versatility and artificial intelligence. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can make use of micro/nano multi-functional materials to harvest and store energy from the surrounding environment efficiently, which can drive smart portable electronics operating continuously and steadily. The increase in the output power density of the triboelectric nanogenerator requires new designs. In this work, a new grating TENG was proposed, and the two friction layers were fabricated by near-field electrospinning and conventional electrospinning with two parallel electrodes as a collector, respectively. The basic model of the simulation was simplified according to the highly ordered structure and the repeatability of the TENG grating structure. The effect of the effective contact area on the output of the TENG was further proved by fitting the calculation regularity of the two models with the experimental results. At the same time, the effect of the redundant electrode on the output of the TENG was verified by experiments. We found that this nanogenerator can achieve a very high output of 1800 W m-2 due to a more refined grating structure combined with modification of the contact area. The TENG can also be used as a selfpowered sensor to detect mechanical signals, which requires no additional power source to drive it. Meanwhile, the anisotropic nature of the TENG can also be utilized to sense angles, lock devices or encrypt information. This output control technology provides a more effective idea for future output power improvement, that is, a new generation of high-output TENGs can be designed by effectively adjusting the corresponding contact area and electrode area.
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- Li-Na Zhou
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Center for Nanofibers & Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Eco-Textiles of Shandong Province, and State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers & Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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Wu J, Zheng Y, Li X. Recent Progress in Self-Powered Sensors Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:7129. [PMID: 34770435 PMCID: PMC8587673 DOI: 10.3390/s21217129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) has subverted people's lives, causing the rapid development of sensor technologies. However, traditional sensor energy sources, like batteries, suffer from the pollution problem and the limited lifetime for powering widely implemented electronics or sensors. Therefore, it is essential to obtain self-powered sensors integrated with renewable energy harvesters. The triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), which can convert the surrounding mechanical energy into electrical energy based on the surface triboelectrification effect, was born of this background. This paper systematically introduces the working principle of the TENG-based self-powered sensor, including the triboelectrification effect, Maxwell's displacement current, and quantitative analysis method. Meanwhile, this paper also reviews the recent application of TENG in different fields and summarizes the future development and current problems of TENG. We believe that there will be a rise of TENG-based self-powered sensors in the future.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; (J.W.); (Y.Z.)
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Huang P, Wen DL, Qiu Y, Yang MH, Tu C, Zhong HS, Zhang XS. Textile-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Wearable Self-Powered Microsystems. MICROMACHINES 2021; 12:158. [PMID: 33562717 PMCID: PMC7915559 DOI: 10.3390/mi12020158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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In recent years, wearable electronic devices have made considerable progress thanks to the rapid development of the Internet of Things. However, even though some of them have preliminarily achieved miniaturization and wearability, the drawbacks of frequent charging and physical rigidity of conventional lithium batteries, which are currently the most commonly used power source of wearable electronic devices, have become technical bottlenecks that need to be broken through urgently. In order to address the above challenges, the technology based on triboelectric effect, i.e., triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), is proposed to harvest energy from ambient environment and considered as one of the most promising methods to integrate with functional electronic devices to form wearable self-powered microsystems. Benefited from excellent flexibility, high output performance, no materials limitation, and a quantitative relationship between environmental stimulation inputs and corresponding electrical outputs, TENGs present great advantages in wearable energy harvesting, active sensing, and driving actuators. Furthermore, combined with the superiorities of TENGs and fabrics, textile-based TENGs (T-TENGs) possess remarkable breathability and better non-planar surface adaptability, which are more conducive to the integrated wearable electronic devices and attract considerable attention. Herein, for the purpose of advancing the development of wearable electronic devices, this article reviews the recent development in materials for the construction of T-TENGs and methods for the enhancement of electrical output performance. More importantly, this article mainly focuses on the recent representative work, in which T-TENGs-based active sensors, T-TENGs-based self-driven actuators, and T-TENGs-based self-powered microsystems are studied. In addition, this paper summarizes the critical challenges and future opportunities of T-TENG-based wearable integrated microsystems.
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- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China; (P.H.); (D.-L.W.); (Y.Q.); (M.-H.Y.); (C.T.)
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- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China; (P.H.); (D.-L.W.); (Y.Q.); (M.-H.Y.); (C.T.)
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