Assistive devices that enable those who can no longer move their bodies to control wheelchairs or communicate by moving only ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Dozens of nanotechnology research groups worldwide are working on the development of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) for harvesting energy from mechanical vibrations (see: ...

New research from the University at Buffalo and the Chinese Academy of Sciences could one day let you leave the charger at home and top up your phone battery using body movements. The team has ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Dozens of research groups worldwide are developing variations of the triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), a device that converts ambient mechanical energy into electricity.

Systematically expounding functional design of reported triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). Conducting an extensive comparison of the power conversion efficiencies of TENGs in air and water wave ...

Sound absorption Incoming acoustic waves induce relative movements among the fibres, initiating the triboelectric effect within overlapping regions. The generated charges are dissipated through ...

A recent study published in Small examines how different bead sizes and materials affect the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), focusing on their effectiveness and stability as ...

We have a lot of devices these days, and they all need to be charged. Though there are now pads for wireless charging, these are still plugged into a power outlet. In many cases, the charging process ...

The working principle of TENGs involves two fundamental components: a triboelectric layer and an electrostatic induction layer. These layers are usually made of different materials with contrasting ...