Material choices for triboelectric nanogenerators: A critical review

• Published in: EcoMat (Beijing, China) Vol. 2; no. 4
• Main Authors: Zhang, Renyun, Olin, Håkan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, USA John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.12.2020
• Subjects: electrostatic induction; material choices; triboelectric nanogenerators

A 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...