Research Progress on Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Sports Applications

Progress in science and technology drives the continuous innovation of energy collection and utilization. In the field of sports, the information collection and analysis based on Internet of things have attracted particular attention. Moreover, triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) has promising applications in the field of sports. Here, we introduce the working principle of the TENG then the progress of the TENG as a wearable energy sensor is examined in the two fields of basic human activities and sports, especially competitive sports. On this basis, it is considered that the stability of devices, the universality of materials, and the scientificity of application of the TENG in the future need to be improved. We provide a direction for further upgrading energy collection technology to promote the high-quality development of human mechanical energy sensing in the field of sports.

Automated summary

Progress in science and technology has led to innovation in energy collection and utilization. The use of Internet of Things for information collection and analysis in the field of sports has gained particular attention. Triboelectric nanogenerator shows promising applications in sports, but improvements in device stability, material universality, and application scientificity are needed.