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  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy Harvesting

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  • Smart systems and the Internet of Things (IoT) rely on autonomous, sustainable power sources.
  • Energy harvesting, particularly from abundant mechanical sources, is vital for powering independent devices.
  • Flexible triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) offer promising solutions due to their performance and ease of integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of flexible triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs).
  • To elucidate the fundamental principles and operational modes of TENGs.
  • To discuss advancements in TENG performance, integration, and future potential.

Main Methods:

  • Review of fundamental TENG principles and four basic operation modes.
  • Analysis of parameters influencing TENG performance and efficiency.
  • Survey of innovative structures, materials, and recent trends in TENG technology.

Main Results:

  • TENGs are effective for harvesting mechanical energy, enabling autonomous systems.
  • Understanding TENG operation modes leads to improved performance and novel designs.
  • Significant progress has been made in enhancing TENGs for diverse applications.

Conclusions:

  • Flexible TENGs are key enablers for the future of wireless, sustainable smart systems.
  • Continued research into materials and structures will drive further TENG advancements.
  • TENGs are poised for widespread adoption across various technological fields.