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  • Surface science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials science

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  • Liquid-solid (L-S) interfaces are crucial in chemistry, catalysis, energy, and biology.
  • Electric double layers (EDLs) form at L-S interfaces due to ion redistribution, but charge origins are debated.
  • Contact electrification (CE) studies suggest electron transfer is vital for initial charge layer formation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent findings on electron transfer in liquid-solid CE.
  • To re-examine EDL formation considering electron transfer mechanisms.
  • To introduce triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) for energy harvesting and charge transfer probing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of electron transfer in liquid-solid CE across various materials (insulators, semiconductors, metals).
  • Theoretical analysis of EDL formation incorporating electron transfer.
  • Introduction of TENG technology for L-S interface studies.

Main Results:

  • Electron transfer significantly contributes to charge generation at L-S interfaces.
  • EDL formation models are refined by including electron transfer.
  • TENGs offer a novel method for both energy harvesting and investigating L-S charge dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Electron transfer is a fundamental process in liquid-solid contact electrification.
  • Understanding electron transfer is essential for advancing EDL theory and applications.
  • TENGs provide a versatile platform for exploring and utilizing L-S interface phenomena.