Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yongjiu Zou, Jing Xu, Kyle Chen, Jun Chen
Summary: This article systematically summarizes surface nanostructure modification methods for high-performance triboelectric nanogenerators, categorizing methods into four groups and discussing existing challenges and future directions for enhancing TENG output performance.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Adem Yar
Summary: This study fabricated triboelectric nanogenerators with different electrodes and layered structures, demonstrating that generators with specific structures have higher output performance. The research also showed the impact of electrodes and dielectric material layers on performance, providing an effective approach for designing high-performance mechanical energy conversion devices.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Leo N. Y. Cao, Zijie Xu, Zhong Lin Wang
Summary: The TENG has shown great potential as a fluid dynamics sensor, with applications in energy harvesting, environmental protection, wearable electronics, and more. However, there are still challenges to be addressed in this field, requiring further research and innovation.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dan-Liang Wen, Peng Huang, Hai-Tao Deng, Xin-Ran Zhang, Yi-Lin Wang, Xiao-Sheng Zhang
Summary: In order to achieve an unattended and reliable power supply for distributed IoT systems, a high-performance triboelectric-electromagnetic hybrid nanogenerator (TEHNG) is developed to harvest mechanical energy. The TEHNG achieves a high load power of 21.8 mW through improvements in material optimization, configuration optimization, and pyramid microstructure design. Integrated with power management module, energy storage module, sensing signal processing module, and microcontroller unit, the TEHNG enables a self-powered integrated microsystem that can sense environmental variables and transmit wireless data in real time.
MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Linards Lapcinskis, Liva Germane, Oskars Platnieks, Artis Krikovs, Sergejs Gaidukovs, Kaspars Pudzs, Artis Linarts, Peter C. Sherrell, Andris Sutka
Summary: Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) devices are simple and efficient systems for converting mechanical energy into electricity. However, the lack of attention to recycling or reusing TENG devices, which are mostly made of non-biodegradable polymers, leads to negative environmental impacts. Developing biodegradable triboelectric materials is crucial for sustainable use and disposal of TENG devices.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chuncai Shan, Wencong He, Huiyuan Wu, Shaoke Fu, Qian Tang, Zhao Wang, Yan Du, Jian Wang, Hengyu Guo, Chenguo Hu
Summary: This article proposes a bidirectional and double-channel triboelectric nanogenerator (BDC-TENG) based on dielectric-dielectric triboelectrification and local corona discharge. By adjusting the slider movement direction and the electronegativity difference of two dielectric materials, the current direction can be changed, and the average output power density is 14 times higher than traditional TENGs.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shaobo Lv, Hongyun Li, Yiyuan Xie, Binbin Zhang, Bochao Liu, Jin Yang, Hengyu Guo, Zhengbao Yang, Zhiming Lin
Summary: This study presents a rotational TENG that achieves exceptional output performance and durability in mechanical energy harvesting. With optimized design, the prototype can continuously drive commercial lamps and power electronic devices, providing a sound strategy for improving TENGs' output and durability in self-powered sensor systems.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feng Jiang, Liuxiang Zhan, Jin Pyo Lee, Pooi See Lee
Summary: Fluid-based triboelectric nanogenerators (FB-TENGs) are emerging energy technologies with improved effective contact area and prolonged triboelectric effect compared to their solid-based counterparts. This review summarizes the working mechanism and optimization strategies of various FB-TENGs, including liquid-solid, gas-solid, liquid-liquid, and gas-liquid TENGs. Their respective advantages, applications, and challenges have been also systematically discussed, offering guidance for designing high-performance FB-TENGs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Renyun Zhang, Magnus Hummelgard, Jonas Ortegren, Min Song, Martin Olsen, Henrik Andersson, Nicklas Blomquist, Hakan Olin
Summary: This article discusses the hetero-triboelectric effects of half-cell plant skins and introduces the applications of single-material TENGs fabricated using these plant skins, including energy harvesting, gas sensing, and humidity sensing.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ken C. Pradel, Naoki Fukata
Summary: Since 2012, the performance and efficiency of triboelectric nanogenerators have been improving continuously by adding nanostructures to increase surface area and charge transfer. By enhancing our understanding of surface interactions in TENG, smarter optimization methods can be applied to reduce costs and enhance performance.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hyeonseo Joo, Sujeong Gwak, Mun Hwan Lee, Hyosik Park, Cheoljae Lee, Ju Hun Lee, Sang A. Han, Ju-Hyuck Lee
Summary: This study presents the design of a biodegradable TPU for the development of high-powered TENGs with controlled biodegradability. The modified TPU-based TENG exhibited significantly increased output performance, reaching a voltage of 74.03V and a current of 1.98 mu A. The maximum power density was increased by approximately 1423 times compared to the native TPU-based TENG.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haiyan Fu, Jianliang Gong, Hao Zhong, Bao Yang, Zuchang Long, Jiqing Zeng, Zhiyu Cheng, Jialin He, Bingang Xu, Yiwang Chen
Summary: This study demonstrated the use of viscoelastic polymer adhesives (VPAs) as a general and efficient strategy to enhance the mechanical energy harvesting performance of adhesive surface-enabled triboelectric nanogenerators (AS-TENGs). The AS-TENGs showed unique and more efficient output characteristics, generating significantly higher peak voltages compared to conventional TENGs. The outstanding performance of AS-TENGs was attributed to the high triboelectric charge density of VPAs and their intrinsic adhesion and viscoelasticity. These AS-TENGs have potential applications in scavenging and detecting small mechanical energy in daily life.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Hu, Huijing Qiu, Qijun Sun, Zhong Lin Wang, Liang Xu
Summary: Developing clean and renewable energy sources is important for reducing carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. This study demonstrates a hyperelastic network of wheel-structured triboelectric nanogenerators (WS-TENGs) that efficiently harvest low-frequency and small-amplitude wave energy. The external blades on the TENG allow for a tighter interaction with the waves, leading to continuous agitation and enhanced energy harvesting. The hyperelastic networking structure further intensifies the device's roll and enables large-scale network formation. The study provides a new driving paradigm for enhancing blue energy utilization based on TENGs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenjian Li, Liqiang Lu, Feng Yan, George Palasantzas, Katja Loos, Yutao Pei
Summary: This study utilizes fragile and rigid mica to improve the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). By exfoliating mica into 2D nanosheets and electrospinning them into flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanofibers, the transferred charge of the TENG significantly increases. The mica also enhances the positive electrostatic surface potential (ESP) of TPU, leading to a higher power density in the TENG.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongqing Feng, Yuan Bai, Lei Qiao, Zhe Li, Engui Wang, Shengyu Chao, Xuecheng Qu, Yu Cao, Zhuo Liu, Xi Han, Ruizeng Luo, Yizhu Shan, Zhou Li
Summary: By adding a small paper strip to the traditional structure, the output of the TENG is significantly increased, while maintaining ultra-high durability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yulong Ying, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Carmen Lorena Manzanares-Palenzuela, Filip Novotny, Zdenek Sofer, Martin Pumera
Article
Polymer Science
Massimiliano Mauri, Anna I. Hofmann, Diana Gomez-Heincke, Sarath Kumara, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Yingwei Ouyang, Per-Ola Hagstrand, Thomas Gkourmpis, Xiangdong Xu, Oscar Prieto, Christian Mueller
POLYMER INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sarath Kumara, Xiangdong Xu, Thomas Hammarstrom, Yingwei Ouyang, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Christian Mueller, Yuriy V. Serdyuk
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Hu, Xiaoyan Du, Wenliu Zhuang, Wenyan Su, Jiamin Cao, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Ning Li, Xingxing Shen, Maojie Zhang, Donghong Yu, Wolfgang Gruber, Tobias Unruh, Ergang Wang, Christoph J. Brabec
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2020)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
Abdelsalam Ahmed, Maher F. El-Kady, Islam Hassan, Ayman Negm, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Mit Muni, Ponnambalam Ravi Selvaganapathy, Richard B. Kaner
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ida Ostergren, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Iwan Darmadi, Robson da Silva, Alicja Stolas, Sarah Lerch, Barbara Berke, Manuel Guizar-Sicairos, Marianne Liebi, Giacomo Foli, Vincenzo Palermo, Matteo Minelli, Kasper Moth-Poulsen, Christoph Langhammer, Christian Muller
Summary: Hydrogen sensors produced using melt-processed nanocomposites with high diffusion coefficients exhibit fast response times, enabling efficient hydrogen detection and paving the way for a new generation of robust H-2 sensors.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Sarath Kumara, Fabrizio Palmieri, Liyang Yu, Anja Lund, Thomas Hammarstrom, Per-Ola Hagstrand, Ivan G. Scheblykin, Davide Fabiani, Xiangdong Xu, Christian Mueller
Summary: Poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) has been found to be a highly effective conductivity-reducing additive for low-density polyethylene (LDPE), showing potential for more efficient high-voltage direct-current power cables. An extremely low concentration of regio-regular P3HT has been shown to significantly reduce the DC conductivity of LDPE, potentially turning organic semiconductors into commodity chemicals.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yingwei Ouyang, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Ida Ostergren, Marcus Mellqvist, Jakob Anevall, Azadeh Soroudi, Anja Lund, Xiangdong Xu, Thomas Gkourmpis, Per-Ola Hagstrand, Christian Muller
Summary: The study investigated the impact of different amounts of styrenic copolymer on the thermomechanical properties, electrical and thermal conductivity of LDPE and PP blends. Adding 5wt% of the copolymer reduces the required PP content and enhances performance consistency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Silvia D'Auria, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Alessia Favero, Peter Neuteboom, Xiangdong Xu, Shuichi Haraguchi, Marko Bek, Roland Kadar, Enrico Dalcanale, Roberta Pinalli, Christian Mueller, Jerome Vachon
Summary: Polyethylene based ionomers have been synthesized with thermo-mechanical and dielectric properties comparable to cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), making them a promising alternative for high voltage insulation in future HVDC power cables. The ionomers feature similar crystallinity, melting temperature, rubber plateau modulus, and thermal conductivity as XLPE, while remaining melt-processable. Their production process is free of byproducts, resulting in a highly insulating material with low dielectric loss and DC electrical conductivity.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Azadeh Soroudi, Yingwei Ouyang, Fritjof Nilsson, Ida Ostergren, Xiangdong Xu, Zerui Li, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Mikael Hedenqvist, Thomas Gkourmpis, Per-Ola Hagstrand, Christian Muller
Summary: Octyl-silane-coated Al2O3 nanoparticles are a promising conductivity-reducing additive for thermoplastic ternary blends. The ternary blend nanocomposites, prepared using LDPE-based masterbatch containing the nanoparticles, exhibited superior stiffness and reduced electrical conductivity. This material has potential for use in designing resistive thermoplastic insulation materials for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power cables.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sarath Kumara, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Azadeh Soroudi, Xiangdong Xu, Thomas Hammarstrom, Yuriy Serdyuk, Christian Muller
Summary: The study evaluates the thermal aging stability of a copolymer blend cured through click chemistry reactions. It is observed that the addition of suitable antioxidants prevents thermo-oxidative degradation of the polyethylene backbone. Furthermore, the material maintains its thermal and mechanical properties during aging.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yingwei Ouyang, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Anja Lund, Xiangdong Xu, Thomas Gkourmpis, Per-Ola Hagstrand, Christian Muller
Summary: The addition of SEBS in LDPE and PP blends enhances thermomechanical and electrical properties, significantly improving resistance to creep and showing potential as an insulation material for high-voltage direct current power cables.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
S. Kumara, X. Xu, T. Hammarstrom, A. M. Pourrahimi, C. Muller, Y. Serdyuk
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2020 3RD IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DIELECTRICS (ICD 2020)
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yingwei Ouyang, Massimiliano Mauri, Amir Masoud Pourrahimi, Ida Ostergren, Anja Lund, Thomas Gkourmpis, Oscar Prieto, Xiangdong Xu, Per-Ola Hagstrand, Christian Muller
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2020)