Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) are small-scale energy generators capable of converting energy from ambient motions (e.g. human motion, machine vibration, vehicle movement, wind and wave energy) into electricity. Such generators operate on the basis of two common effects-” triboelectric charge “and” electrostatic induction Triboelectric charge or steady charging.
Scientists are focusing on a wide variety of potential TENG applications in the healthcare, personal electronics, security and communication industries, leveraging this technology ‘s capabilities in energy harvesting and sensing. In order to build self-powered health sensors, electronic skin applications and behavior tracking systems, TENGs could be integrated into wearable electronics and smart textile products.
