Recent Advances in Functional Fiber-Based Wearable Triboelectric Nanogenerators
Journal
Nanomaterials
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
19
Start Page
2718
ISSN
20794991
Date Issued
2023-10
Author(s)
Abstract
The quality of human life has improved thanks to the rapid development of wearable electronics. Previously, bulk structures were usually selected for the fabrication of high performance electronics, but these are not suitable for wearable electronics due to mobility limitations and comfortability. Fibrous material-based triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can provide power to wearable electronics due to their advantages such as light weight, flexibility, stretchability, wearability, etc. In this work, various fiber materials, multiple fabrication methods, and fundamentals of TENGs are described. Moreover, recent advances in functional fiber-based wearable TENGs are introduced. Furthermore, the challenges to functional fiber-based TENGs are discussed, and possible solutions are suggested. Finally, the use of TENGs in hybrid devices is introduced for a broader introduction of fiber-based energy harvesting technologies.
Subjects
functional fiber
triboelectric nanogenerator
wearable electronics
Publisher
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Type
review article