Polysaccharide-based triboelectric nanogenerators: A review

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Energy Harvesting
• Green Electronics

Background:

• Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are crucial for environmental energy harvesting and self-powered electronics.
• Growing concerns about the environmental impact of traditional electronics necessitate research into sustainable alternatives.
• Synthetic and toxic materials in electronics pose significant environmental challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the recent progress in polysaccharide-based triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) from 2015 to 2020.
• To highlight polysaccharide polymers as a viable and eco-friendly alternative for green TENG development.
• To address the challenges associated with electronic waste (e-waste) recycling.

Main Methods:

• Summarized and discussed the working mechanisms of high-performance TENGs.
• Reviewed literature on polysaccharide-based TENGs and their applications (2015-2020).
• Focused on natural polysaccharide materials as key components for TENGs.

Main Results:

• Polysaccharide-based TENGs demonstrate significant potential as sustainable energy harvesting devices.
• Natural polysaccharides offer a promising route to reduce the environmental footprint of electronic devices.
• The review consolidates recent advancements in the field, providing a comprehensive overview.

Conclusions:

• Polysaccharide polymers are a viable and promising alternative for developing green TENGs.
• Utilizing natural polysaccharides in TENGs can contribute to tackling the challenge of e-waste.
• Further research into polysaccharide-based TENGs is essential for sustainable electronics.