The quest to mimic human touch in technology has led researchers to explore piezoelectric and triboelectric effects as ...

Zaps of static electricity might be a wintertime annoyance, but to certain scientists, they represent an untapped source of energy. Using a device called a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), ...

Improving upon a previously reported design, researchers publishing in ACS Omega have created a triboelectric nanogenerator ...

Advances in materials science stemming from research in South Korea are leading to higher-performance piezoelectric and ...

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are innovative devices that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy through the triboelectric effect, which occurs when two materials come into ...

An innovative triboelectric nanogenerator using store-bought tape achieves high power output, enabling self-powered sensors ...

College of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Putian University, No. 1133 Middle Xueyuan Street, Chengxiang District, Putian City, Fujian Province 351100, People’s Republic of China Fujian ...

Durable smart flooring converts footsteps into electricity, powering safety features like emergency lighting and security ...