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  • Materials Science
  • Energy Conversion
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are emerging technologies for harvesting mechanical energy.
  • Since 2012, TENGs have seen rapid development in materials, design, and applications.
  • Polymer materials (PMs) are uniquely suited for TENGs due to their charge transfer properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the utilization and development of polymer materials (PMs) in TENGs.
  • To summarize frequently adopted PMs in energy-harvesting TENGs.
  • To introduce novel PMs for specialized TENG applications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of TENG research focusing on polymer materials.
  • Categorization of commonly used PMs in TENGs.
  • Highlighting recent advancements in PMs for specific energy-harvesting scenarios.

Main Results:

  • Identified key polymer materials frequently used in TENGs.
  • Showcased novel polymer materials for specialized TENG applications.
  • Provided a comprehensive overview of PMs in TENG technology.

Conclusions:

  • Polymer materials are crucial for high-performance TENGs.
  • Ongoing research explores new PMs for diverse energy-harvesting needs.
  • Future work should address challenges in developing advanced PMs for TENGs.