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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Enhanced performance of a cellulose nano fi brils-based triboelectric nanogenerator by tuning the surface polarizability and hydrophobicity

Shuangxi Nie et al.

Summary: Cellulose is the most abundant natural polymer on earth, and its renewable, biodegradable, and biocompatible nature makes it an ideal starting material for bio-based triboelectric nanogenerators. In this study, chemical functionalization was used to control surface polarity and hydrophobicity of cellulose nanofibrils, resulting in significant performance improvements for TENGs.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

A humidity-resistant, stretchable and wearable textile-based triboelectric nanogenerator for mechanical energy harvesting and multifunctional self-powered haptic sensing

Jiaxin Wang et al.

Summary: A humidity-resistant and stretchable single-electrode t-TENG (PFL@WFCF-TENG) has been designed with high output performance and strong humidity resistance, making it suitable for applications in intelligent alarming, haptic sensing, and energy harvesting.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Hybrid energy system based on solar cell and self-healing/self-cleaning triboelectric nanogenerator

Dan Yang et al.

Summary: This study introduces a hybrid energy system consisting of a solar cell and a self-healing/self-cleaning TENG to harvest both solar and raindrop energies, addressing the issue of reduced output performance of solar cells in rainy days. The self-healing and transparent TENG shows excellent output performance in rainy days and acts as a protective layer for the solar cell.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Correction Chemistry, Physical

Fire-retardant, self-extinguishing triboelectric nanogenerators (vol 5, pg 336, 2019)

Abdelsalam Ahmed et al.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

UV-Protective, Self-Cleaning, and Antibacterial Nanofiber-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Self-Powered Human Motion Monitoring

Yang Jiang et al.

Summary: This study reports a UV-protective, self-cleaning, antibacterial, and self-powered nanofiber-based TENG, demonstrating excellent performance and potential applications in self-powered pedometers.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Breathable Nanogenerators for an On-Plant Self-Powered Sustainable Agriculture System

Lingyi Lan et al.

Summary: The article introduces a waterproof and breathable triboelectric nanogenerator that can self-attach to plant leaves and harvest environmental energy from wind and raindrops. This generator can serve as a sustainable power supply for plant sensors, enabling real-time monitoring of plant health status.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Fluorinated Graphene-Enabled Durable Triboelectric Coating for Water Energy Harvesting

Chengmei Jiang et al.

Summary: The use of fluorinated graphene as a new triboelectric and protective layer in triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) demonstrates self-cleaning, anti-corrosion, and durability properties. This novel material not only enhances the TENG's performance in water energy harvesting, but also broadens its potential applications in interference screening, filtering, and sewage pipes.

SMALL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Improved Output Performance of Triboelectric Nanogenerator by Fast Accumulation Process of Surface Charges

Yanhong Li et al.

Summary: By achieving high charge density through fast charge accumulation on dielectric material with high relative permittivity, the output performance of TENG can be significantly improved. Fast charge accumulation also helps to achieve higher charge density in high humidity environments, providing important guidance for optimizing TENG performance.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Wearable and Implantable Electroceuticals for Therapeutic Electrostimulations

Yin Long et al.

Summary: Wearable and implantable electroceuticals (WIEs) have become essential medical devices in modern healthcare, with a focus on miniaturization, conformability, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. Recent innovations mainly target wearable/implantable power sources, advanced conformable electrodes, and efficient electrostimulation on targeted organs and tissues.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Biocompatible and biodegradable triboelectric nanogenerators based on hyaluronic acid hydrogel film

Hyunki Kim et al.

Summary: This study developed a simple and efficient method to prepare pure and cross-linked HA hydrogel films, and fabricated biocompatible, biodegradable, and high-performance triboelectric nanogenerators based on these films. The HA hydrogel film showed only minor degradation after long-term use and exhibited no cytotoxicity, even promoting cell proliferation.

APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Enhancing the Performance of Fabric-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators by Structural and Chemical Modification

Pei-Yong Feng et al.

Summary: A chemical method was proposed to enhance the triboelectric performance of commercial velvet fabric, achieving significant improvement in output voltage and current at low modifier content, making it suitable for powering various small electronics with good washability and stability.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Mutually exclusive ytterbium and nitrogen co-doping of mesoporous titania-carbon for self-cleanable and sustainable triboelectric nanogenerators

Manmatha Mahato et al.

Summary: A mutually exclusive ytterbium and nitrogen-co-doped mesoporous titania-carbon (YbNTiO2@C) is reported as a positive electrode material for self-cleaning functionality and high-power triboelectric nanogenerators. The nano-porous structures of YbNTiO2@C provide a larger platform for atom-to-atom contacts and increase the charge density of the tribolayer, resulting in significant enhancement of TENG performances and self-cleaning function under sunlight.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Interconnected array design for enhancing the performance of an enclosed flexible triboelectric nanogenerator

Shasha Lv et al.

Summary: A novel enclosed and flexible interconnected TENG array was designed to protect it from the external environment, allowing it to effectively operate in humid conditions and even function in water. Optimization and analysis of the surface morphology of the triboelectric layer and various structural factors of each TENG unit were conducted to enhance output performance. With optimized air pressure inside each TENG unit, the interconnected TENG array showed higher output performance and sensitivity, making it suitable for applications such as gait monitoring, self-powered waterproof keyboards, and mechanical energy harvesting from various sources.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

High-performance keyboard typing motion driven hybrid nanogenerator

Pukar Maharjan et al.

Summary: The study introduces a high-performance electromagnetic-triboelectric hybrid nanogenerator for harvesting biomechanical energy from keyboard typing motion. This hybrid generator can efficiently scavenge mechanical energy from keystroke motion, exhibiting high power output and durability, suitable for self-powered keyboards and related systems.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Recent advances in water-driven triboelectric nanogenerators based on hydrophobic interfaces

Xinyue Wu et al.

Summary: Water, an important renewable resource, exists widely in human life in various forms. Recent research has shown that triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) based on hydrophobic interfaces have great potential in water energy harvesting, with advantages such as high energy-collection efficiency and complete separation of water. Researchers are exploring the applications and future trends of water-driven TENGs based on hydrophobic interfaces.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Nanogenerator-based devices for biomedical applications

Mingjun Sun et al.

Summary: Microelectronics play a crucial role in clinics, while nanogenerators serve as an ideal power supply by collecting biomechanical energy from physiological activities for detection of physiological indicators and monitoring of treatments.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Scalable fabrication of stretchable and washable textile triboelectric nanogenerators as constant power sources for wearable electronics

Fan Xu et al.

Summary: In this study, a scalable machine-knitting fabrication of stretchable, washable and breathable tTENGs for harvesting human motion energies is reported. The tTENG can output high voltage and power density, and consistently power different wearable electronics through integration with a small-size power management module. These findings demonstrate the feasibility and potential of tTENG as a practical textile-based power source for future self-powered wearable electronics and smart textiles.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Multi-scale metal mesh based triboelectric nanogenerator for mechanical energy harvesting and respiratory monitoring

Hui Li et al.

Summary: This study presents a TENG based on multi-scale metal mesh electrode, which significantly improves output performance and is applied as a respiratory monitoring sensor in a breathing valve mask.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Waterproof, breathable and washable triboelectric nanogenerator based on electrospun nanofiber films for wearable electronics

Na Sun et al.

Summary: This study presented a wearable electronic device made of nanofiber-based triboelectric nanogenerator that is waterproof, breathable, and comfortable. By utilizing the coupling effect between nano-net structure and porous structure, the effective contact area was effectively enhanced, resulting in improved electrical performance and washable characteristics.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Wireless electrical stimulation of the vagus nerves by ultrasound-responsive programmable hydrogel nanogenerators for anti-inflammatory therapy in sepsis

Ping Chen et al.

Summary: This study presents a wireless-powered battery-free vagus nerves stimulator based on implantable high-performance hydrogel nanogenerators, showing promising application in anti-inflammatory therapy for sepsis. Development of programmable, battery-free neurostimulators for wireless electrical stimulation of nerve systems is an emerging research field.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Facile monitoring for human motion on fireground by using MiEs-TENG sensor

Ping Sun et al.

Summary: This study reports a simple method for constructing self-powered sensors based on TENG for monitoring human motion on fireground. The TENG sensors can perceive safety-related information based on human motion and classify different gaits using the SVM algorithm.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Achieving a highly efficient chitosan-based triboelectric nanogenerator via adding organic proteins: Influence of morphology and molecular structure

Thitirat Charoonsuk et al.

Summary: The study focuses on utilizing biodegradable materials in the development of efficient triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) for electronic devices operating near the human body. By incorporating protein-based compounds as fillers in a chitosan (CS) matrix, the output performance of TENG was improved. Different types of proteins, such as albumin, egg-shell membrane (ESM) and silk fiber (SF), were explored for their effects on output performance, with the combination of glycine, alanine, and serine proving to be the most effective in enhancing TENG output voltage and current. The addition of silk fiber (SF) in the CS matrix resulted in the best output voltage and current compared to other additives, with biodegradability confirmed through soil burial tests showing consistent output after 9 weeks.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Fully sustainable and high-performance fish gelatin-based triboelectric nanogenerator for wearable movement sensing and human-machine interaction

Qizeng Sun et al.

Summary: A sustainable and high-performance fish gelatin-based TENG was developed using waste fish scales as friction layers, achieving remarkable output performances and complete degradation within 30 days. The device showed a promising potential in flexible, green, and wearable electronics, particularly in human-machine interaction.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Anti-freezing organohydrogel triboelectric nanogenerator toward highly efficient and flexible human-machine interaction at-30 °C

Zhenyu Xu et al.

Summary: This study developed anti-freezing organohydrogels with excellent properties at -30 degrees C, which were used to create a flexible keyboard for human-machine interaction.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Paint based triboelectric nanogenerator using facile spray deposition towards smart traffic system and security application

Jonghyeon Yun et al.

Summary: The development of a paint-based TENG to generate electricity from wasted energy resulted in a 280% increase in output. The PBT showed stability through the use of various materials for fabrication.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Review Engineering, Biomedical

Accelerated Skin Wound Healing by Electrical Stimulation

Ruizeng Luo et al.

Summary: When the integrity of the skin is compromised, an endogenous electric field is generated to facilitate wound healing, while exogenous electric fields can assist in treating wounds that cannot heal on their own. The effects of exogenous electrical stimulation on wound healing involve inflammation, blood flow, cell proliferation and migration, and wound scarring. New electrical stimulation methods and devices are characterized by being safe, low-cost, stable, and small in size.

ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Fully Fabric-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators as Self-Powered Human-Machine Interactive Keyboards

Jia Yi et al.

Summary: Combining flexible and stretchable textiles with self-powered sensors introduces a new perspective for wearable functional electronics and cyber security in the era of Internet of Things. A fully fabric-based triboelectric nanogenerator and a self-powered wearable keyboard are developed for biomechanical energy harvesting and real-time biometric authentication, showing promising applications in wearable electronics, self-powered sensors, cyber security, and artificial intelligences.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Environment-resisted flexible high performance triboelectric nanogenerators based on ultrafast self-healing non-drying conductive organohydrogel

Long-Biao Huang et al.

Summary: A hydrophobic, icephobic, and ultrafast self-healing TENG has been developed for energy harvesting and self-powered sensor applications in harsh environments, showing better electrical output stability and rapid recovery capabilities.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

All in One, Self-Powered Bionic Artificial Nerve Based on a Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Qian Zhang et al.

Summary: The APTN is an all-in-one artificial perception and transmission nerve system that mimics the biological sensory and nervous ability, showing excellent reliability with a single triboelectric electrode. By tailoring the geometry, different shapes of APTNs can be designed for specific applications like 2D detection.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Ultrasensitive strain sensor based on superhydrophobic microcracked conductive Ti3C2Tx MXene/paper for human-motion monitoring and E-skin

Yibing Bu et al.

Summary: This study presents a paper-based superhydrophobic microcracked conductive strain sensor with high sensitivity, ultra-low detection limit, and good fatigue resistance. It can effectively monitor human motions even underwater, showing great potential in practical applications.

SCIENCE BULLETIN (2021)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Portable and wearable self-powered systems based on emerging energy harvesting technology

Chen Xu et al.

Summary: This review focuses on the potential of self-powered systems based on energy harvesting technology for providing power to electronic devices. It introduces portable and wearable self-powered systems with sensing functions, demonstrates their potential in actuation functions, and discusses their development towards intelligent functions supported by information processing and artificial intelligence technologies.

MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Suppressing Thermal Negative Effect and Maintaining High-Temperature Steady Electrical Performance of Triboelectric Nanogenerators by Employing Phase Change Material

Ruirui Cao et al.

Summary: TENGs convert irregular mechanical energy into electrical energy, but their performance decreases with temperature. A novel thermo-regulating TENG (Tr-TENG) using phase change materials (PCMs) can maintain stable output performance, improve durability, reliability, and thermal comfort.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Highly Efficient Raindrop Energy-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Self-Powered Intelligent Greenhouse

Qi Zhang et al.

Summary: This study proposes a sustainable energy collection method for intelligent greenhouses, utilizing green and eco-friendly energy sources and negative triboelectric materials to collect raindrop energy and promote charge transfer, providing a stable energy source for greenhouse temperature and humidity sensors.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Self-Healing and Elastic Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Muscle Motion Monitoring and Photothermal Treatment

Dan Yang et al.

Summary: The study developed a single-electrode multifunctional TENG with fast self-healing, human health monitoring, and photothermal properties. The device can recover its original state within 10 minutes after mechanical damage, and can be attached to human joints for monitoring personal health information while also providing photothermal therapy to assist in joint motion recovery.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Restoring Tactile Sensation Using a Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Iftach Shlomy et al.

Summary: In this study, a self-powered triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is proposed and demonstrated as a device for restoring tactile sensation. The integrated tactile TENG (TENG-IT) translates tactile pressure into electrical potential, stimulating healthy sensory nerves to mimic tactile sensation. The findings suggest the potential of TENG-based implanted devices for restoring tactile sensation.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Abrasion and Fracture Self-Healable Triboelectric Nanogenerator with Ultrahigh Stretchability and Long-Term Durability

Jinxing Jiang et al.

Summary: This study successfully fabricated an ultrastretchable TENG that can simultaneously heal fractures and abrasions at room temperature, demonstrating impressive stretchability and self-healing properties. The TENG showed excellent electrical outputs in contact-separation mode and could quickly recover electrical performance if stretched to break or scratched to wear out, indicating great potential for flexible and wearable electronics applications.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Electrochemistry

Humidity-resistant triboelectric nanogenerator and its applications in wind energy harvesting and self-powered cathodic protection

Weixiang Sun et al.

Summary: The study successfully demonstrated the self-powering of a cathodic protection system using a TENG constructed with PTFE flexible film and PVA film, showing superior output performance under high humidity conditions.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A bacterial kinase phosphorylates OSK1 to suppress stomatal immunity in rice

Shanzhi Wang et al.

Summary: XopC2 is a kinase effector protein that enhances disease susceptibility by phosphorylating the OSK1 protein, promoting JA signaling and stomatal opening, leading to increased susceptibility of plants to bacterial pathogens.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

High performance temperature difference triboelectric nanogenerator

Bolang Cheng et al.

Summary: The authors have designed and fabricated a temperature difference triboelectric nanogenerator to enhance electrical output performance in high temperature environments. By increasing the temperature difference, the output voltage, current, and power of the nanogenerator are significantly increased. However, excessive temperature difference may lead to a decrease in surface charge density and output performance.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Surface-engineered triboelectric nanogenerator patches with drug loading and electrical stimulation capabilities: Toward promoting infected wounds healing

Shuo Du et al.

Summary: A flexible TENG patch was designed to improve triboelectricity-generation performance and enable effective drug delivery for infected skin wounds repair. In vitro experiments demonstrated that the patch could kill bacteria, promote fibroblast activity, and significantly enhance wound healing in mice.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A new triboelectric nanogenerator with excellent electric breakdown self-healing performance

Zhipeng Wu et al.

Summary: A new type of TENG based on self-healing elastomer with excellent mechanical and electrical self-healing properties was developed in this study. The self-healing mechanism is attributed to intermolecular hydrogen bonding and weak coordination bonds. The TENG showed outstanding stability and the ability to efficiently convert mechanical energy into electricity.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ionic liquid-based molecular design for transparent, flexible, and fire-retardant triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) for wearable energy solutions

Youngkyun Kim et al.

Summary: This study introduces transparent and flexible triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) as an invisible energy solution for wearable electronic devices, emphasizing the importance of non-flammable materials for safety. The researchers proposed bi-continuous and flame-retarding epoxy-based ion-gel films for high-performance and deformable TENG devices, achieving impressive output voltage and current while maintaining fire retardancy. The synergistic design of triboelectric ion-gel films presents a significant advancement towards a durable and transparent wearable energy solution.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Novel Recycled Triboelectric Nanogenerator Based on Polymer-Coated Trash Soda Can for Clean Energy Harvesting

Mahesh Y. Chougale et al.

Summary: Researchers are working on finding the best ways to decompose or recycle waste to create a pollution-free environment and tackle the challenge of efficient energy generation. They have presented a unique strategy of reusing and recycling trash materials in a simple function change triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) with no chemical processing. The Funchange TENG device shows excellent output performance with high open circuit voltage, short circuit current, and instantaneous power.

ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Functionalized wood with tunable tribopolarity for efficient triboelectric nanogenerators

Jianguo Sun et al.

Summary: By modifying wood with metal-organic framework ZIF-8 or coating with PDMS, the triboelectric properties of wood can be significantly improved for mechanical energy harvesting. The resulting TENG, with a power output 80 times higher than native wood, can be used to power household devices in smart buildings.

MATTER (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Synthesis of fluorinated polyimide towards a transparent triboelectric nanogenerator applied on screen surface

Jun Wu et al.

Summary: In this study, a transparent fluorinated polyimide (PI) film with excellent electrical performance, adhesion, and tribological properties was synthesized and successfully applied to a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) on a cellphone screen, achieving effective mechanical energy harvesting and charging.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Environmental energy harvesting based on triboelectric nanogenerators

Jingwen Tian et al.

NANOTECHNOLOGY (2020)

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Design of biodegradable, implantable devices towards clinical translation

Chunmei Li et al.

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Large-Scale Smart Carpet for Self-Powered Fall Detection

Aifang Yu et al.

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Wearable Supercapacitor Based on Conductive PEDOT:PSS-Coated Cloth and a Sweat Electrolyte

Libu Manjakkal et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Bioresorbable Materials on the Rise: From Electronic Components and Physical Sensors to In Vivo Monitoring Systems

Antonino A. La Mattina et al.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Self-cleaning triboelectric nanogenerator based on TiO2 photocatalysis

Hui Liu et al.

NANO ENERGY (2020)

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Polymer Materials for High-Performance Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Aihua Chen et al.

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Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

New Hydrophobic Organic Coating Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Efficient and Stable Hydropower Harvesting

Bingqiao Wang et al.

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Editorial Material Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

The fascinating world of Soft Materials

Kamlendra Awasthi et al.

BULLETIN OF MATERIALS SCIENCE (2020)

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Pulse-driven bio-triboelectric nanogenerator based on silk nanoribbons

Qianqian Niu et al.

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Self-healable sticky porous elastomer for gas-solid interacted power generation

Jiaqing Xiong et al.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2020)

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Seawater Degradable Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Blue Energy

Guangyao Chen et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Superhydrophobic Cellulose Paper-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Water Drop Energy Harvesting

Shuangxi Nie et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES (2020)

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Smart Insole for Robust Wearable Biomechanical Energy Harvesting in Harsh Environments

Zhihao Zhou et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Enhancement of Triboelectric Charge Density by Chemical Functionalization

Yanhua Liu et al.

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Cellulose-Based Fully Green Triboelectric Nanogenerators with Output Power Density of 300 W m-2

Renyun Zhang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Skin-attachable and biofriendly chitosan-diatom triboelectric nanogenerator

Jong-Nam Kim et al.

NANO ENERGY (2020)

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Chemically Functionalized Cellulose Nanofibrils for Improving Triboelectric Charge Density of a Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Shuangxi Nie et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2020)

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Flame-Retardant Textile-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Fire Protection Applications

Renwei Cheng et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

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Poly(ionic liquid) hydrogel-based anti-freezing ionic skin for a soft robotic gripper

Ziyang Liu et al.

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Haiyang Zou et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2019)

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Integrated charge excitation triboelectric nanogenerator

Wenlin Liu et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2019)

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Sustainable Human-Machine Interactive Triboelectric Nanogenerator toward a Smart Computer Mouse

Arunkumar Chandrasekhar et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2019)

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All Paper-Based Flexible and Wearable Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor

Lei Gao et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

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Power generation from the interaction of a liquid droplet and a liquid membrane

Jinhui Nie et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2019)

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A bionic stretchable nanogenerator for underwater sensing and energy harvesting

Yang Zou et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2019)

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Recent progress of nanogenerators acting as biomedical sensors in vivo

Jinyan Sun et al.

SCIENCE BULLETIN (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Portable Self-Charging Power System via Integration of a Flexible Paper-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator and Supercapacitor

Xingxing Shi et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2019)

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All edible materials derived biocompatible and biodegradable triboelectric nanogenerator

Gaurav Khandelwal et al.

NANO ENERGY (2019)

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Triboelectric Nanogenerator: A Foundation of the Energy for the New Era

Changsheng Wu et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2019)

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Highly Efficient In Vivo Cancer Therapy by an Implantable Magnet Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Chaochao Zhao et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Recent Advances in Nanogenerator-Driven Self-Powered Implantable Biomedical Devices

M. A. Parvez Mahmud et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2018)

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Advanced Materials and Devices for Bioresorbable Electronics

Seung-Kyun Kang et al.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2018)

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Novel Electronics for Flexible and Neuromorphic Computing

Han Eol Lee et al.

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On the Electron-Transfer Mechanism in the Contact-Electrification Effect

Cheng Xu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2018)

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Materials, Processes, and Facile Manufacturing for Bioresorbable Electronics: A Review

Xiaowei Yu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2018)

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Keystroke dynamics enabled authentication and identification using triboelectric nanogenerator array

Changsheng Wu et al.

MATERIALS TODAY (2018)

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Development, applications, and future directions of triboelectric nanogenerators

Mingyuan Ma et al.

NANO RESEARCH (2018)

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Biodegradable Polymeric Materials in Degradable Electronic Devices

Vivian R. Feig et al.

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Self-powered wearable keyboard with fabric based triboelectric nanogenerator

Seung-Bae Jeon et al.

NANO ENERGY (2018)

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Air-Permeable and Washable Paper-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator Based on Highly Flexible and Robust Paper Electrodes

Wei Yang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES (2018)

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Effective weight control via an implanted self-powered vagus nerve stimulation device

Guang Yao et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2018)

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Materials and Devices for Biodegradable and Soft Biomedical Electronics

Rongfeng Li et al.

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Large-Scale and Washable Smart Textiles Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerator Arrays for Self-Powered Sleeping Monitoring

Zhiming Lin et al.

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Recyclable and Green Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Qijie Liang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2017)

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Flexible Superamphiphobic Film for Water Energy Harvesting

Meng-Fang Lin et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES (2017)

Editorial Material Multidisciplinary Sciences

New wave power

Zhong Lin Wang

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Triboelectric nanogenerators for sensitive nano-coulomb molecular mass spectrometry

Anyin Li et al.

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Novel high-performance self-powered humidity detection enabled by triboelectric effect

Yuanjie Su et al.

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Wearable All-Fabric-Based Triboelectric Generator for Water Energy Harvesting

Jiaqing Xiong et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2017)

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Transparent, Flexible Cellulose Nanofibril-Phosphorene Hybrid Paper as Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Peng Cui et al.

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A Stretchable and Transparent Nanocomposite Nanogenerator for Self-Powered Physiological Monitoring

Xiaoliang Chen et al.

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Fully Stretchable Textile Triboelectric Nanogenerator with Knitted Fabric Structures

Sung Soo Kwak et al.

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