Influence of Surface Texture in Additively Manufactured Biocompatible Materials and Triboelectric Behavior

This study analyzes the recent scientific literature on advanced biocompatible materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in biomedical applications. Focusing on materials like synthetic polymers, carbon-based derivatives, and advanced hybrids, the study interprets findings regarding their triboelectric properties and performance influenced by surface texture and additive manufacturing techniques. Major findings reveal that precise control over surface morphology, enabled by additive manufacturing (AM) is promising for optimizing transferred charge density and maximizing TENG efficiency. The analysis highlights the relevance of these material systems and fabrication strategies for developing self-powered wearable and implantable biomedical devices through enabling biocompatible energy-harvesting components that can operate autonomously without external power, underscoring the need for stringent biocompatibility and performance stability. This work synthesizes current progress, identifying critical material and process design parameters for advancing the field of biocompatible TENGs.