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  • Materials Science
  • Energy Conversion
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Tribovoltaic effect: direct voltage/current generation via mechanical friction on semiconductor interfaces.
  • Couples semiconductor properties with triboelectrification for novel energy conversion.
  • First proposed in 2019, rapidly evolving into various tribovoltaic nanogenerator (TVNG) forms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize and review the origin, interfaces, characteristics, mechanism, coupling effects, and applications of the tribovoltaic effect.
  • To elaborate on mainstream views of tribovoltaic generation mechanisms.
  • To introduce related effects like tribo-photovoltaic and tribo-thermoelectric effects.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on tribovoltaic effect and nanogenerators.
  • Analysis of different TVNG configurations (metal-semiconductor, flexible, etc.).
  • Detailed discussion of proposed generation mechanisms (built-in vs. interface electric fields).

Main Results:

  • TVNGs exhibit direct-current output, high current density (mA-A cm⁻²), and low impedance (Ω-kΩ).
  • Diverse TVNG interfaces include metal-semiconductor, semiconductor-semiconductor, and liquid-solid.
  • Tribo-photovoltaic and tribo-thermoelectric effects are identified as interacting phenomena.

Conclusions:

  • TVNGs are promising for micro-nano energy harvesting and self-powered sensing devices.
  • Further research on mechanisms, fabrication, and integration can accelerate smart electronics and industrial components.
  • The tribovoltaic effect represents a significant advancement in energy conversion technologies.