Development of functional triboelectric nanogenerators for antibacterial applications
Journal
ECS Transactions
Journal Volume
72
Journal Issue
6
ISBN
9781607687160
Date Issued
2016-01-01
Author(s)
Abstract
Pathogenic bacteria that give rise to diseases every year remain a major health concern. In recent years, Te-based nanomaterials have been approved as new and efficient antibacterial agents. In this paper, we developed the approach to directly grow Te and Te-Au nanowires onto commercial carbon fiber fabrics and demonstrated that they can be used as efficient antibacterial materials. Upon the combining of triboelectric nanogenerator and capacitor, we successfully demonstrated the concept of self-powered antimicrobial application. This is because during the electrolysis process, the release of tellurite ions would help to suppress the growth of bacteria. In addition, compared to Ag nanoparticles that are commonly used as antibacterial reagents, Te and Te-Au nanowires can provide higher antibacterial activity and lower toxicity.
Type
conference paper