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Exploring liquid-solid interface based triboelectrification, structures, and applications
Author(s)
Kaja, Kushal Ruthvik
Hajra, Sugato
Panda, Swati
Belal, Mohamed A.
Pharino, Utchawadee
Khanbareh, Hamideh
Vivekananthan, Venkateswaran
Bowen, Chris
Kim, Hoe Joon
Date Issued
December 1, 2024
Type
Review
Abstract
In recent years, there has been a quest to accelerate the search for efficient and sustainable energy harvesting technologies due to challenges from fossil fuel depletion and environmental concerns. There is also a continous demand for autonomous sensing in our growing connected world. The liquid-solid triboelectric nanogenerator (L-S TENG) has emerged as a viable alternative, notably for generating mechanical energy from water. Despite extensive study into liquid-solid contact electrification techniques, a significant need remains to improve energy harvesting efficiency in L-S TENG systems. This comprehensive analysis delves into recent advances in energy harvesting from water, with a particular emphasis on understanding the interaction dynamics between liquid-solid interfaces when using triboelectric nanogenerators for energy conversion. This review summarizes recent developments in the structural design and applications of liquid-solid triboelectrification, focusing on improving TENG output performance. In addition, new insights are provided on the potential impact and future technical hurdles facing L-S TENG technologies. By offering new insights into current knowledge and future research directions, this review aims to guide progress in the field of L-S TENG energy harvesting.
Citation
Nano Energy, 131, 2024