Recent Progress in Self-Powered Wireless Sensors and Systems Based on TENG.

Area of Science:

• Materials Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Sensor Technology

Background:

• The proliferation of 5G, AI, and IoT has increased the demand for diversified sensors, making their power supply a significant challenge.
• Existing powering methods for distributed wireless sensors are often inadequate for widespread deployment.
• Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have emerged as a promising technology for self-powered systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the applications of TENG-based self-powered wireless sensors.
• To explore the potential of TENGs in addressing sensor power challenges.
• To discuss future development perspectives for self-powered wireless sensors.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on TENG technology and wireless sensor applications.
• Analysis of TENG performance in various operational environments.
• Synthesis of current research trends and future outlooks.

Main Results:

• TENGs demonstrate significant advantages for self-powering wireless sensors.
• Key application areas include environmental monitoring, human monitoring, industrial production, and daily life.
• Successful implementation of TENGs in diverse sensor systems has been demonstrated.

Conclusions:

• Self-powered wireless sensors based on TENGs represent a viable and superior solution for ubiquitous sensing.
• Further research and development in TENG technology will enhance their efficiency and applicability.
• TENGs are poised to play a crucial role in the future of the Internet of Things and beyond.