Material choices for triboelectric nanogenerators: A critical review

Renyun Zhang; Håkan Olin

doi:10.1002/eom2.12062

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Material choices for triboelectric nanogenerators: A critical review

Renyun Zhang

Håkan Olin

EcoMat Vol. 2 No. 4 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractA triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is a novel technology with applications in many areas, including energy harvesting, self‐powered sensing, medication, and electronics. The materials used as triboelectric layers are diverse and include polymers, metals, and inorganic materials. The most commonly used materials are dielectric polymers such as PTFE, FEP, PDMS, and Kapton. Green materials, such as cellulose‐based materials, have recently gained increasing interest, and the performance of TENGs using cellulose materials has improved. The material choices are of great importance for TENGs since the triboelectric effects of the materials are fundamental for TENGs. To design a TENG for a particular application, several parameters need to be considered, such as power density, stability, flexibility, and sustainability. This critical review will summarize and evaluate the material choices for TENGs in different applications.image

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Published: Oct 27, 2020
Vol/Issue: 2(4)
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Authors

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Renyun Zhang

Department of Natural Sciences Mid Sweden University SE Sundsvall Sweden

H

Håkan Olin

Department of Natural Sciences Mid Sweden University SE Sundsvall Sweden

Funding

European Regional Development Fund

Energimyndigheten

Stiftelsen Promobilia

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Renyun Zhang, Håkan Olin (2020). Material choices for triboelectric nanogenerators: A critical review. EcoMat, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.1002/eom2.12062

Material choices for triboelectric nanogenerators: A critical review

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