Tunable Plug-and-Play Meta-Nanogenerator Materials for Multi-Range Force Measurements
Roshira Premadasa1, Pouya Almasi1, Samriddhi Ghimire1
1Department of Civil Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, USA.
Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
|January 20, 2026
Summary
This study introduces a self-powered, tunable meta-nanogenerator system for multi-range force sensing. It offers improved integrability and multifunctionality for smart engineering applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Engineering Physics
Background:
- Conventional force sensors have limitations like high power needs, poor integration, and limited sensing ranges.
- There is a need for advanced, multifunctional, and self-powered force sensing solutions in engineering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an integrated, tunable meta-nanogenerator sensory system for multi-range force measurement.
- To create a self-powered, multifunctional force sensor with enhanced integrability and application-specific tuning.
Main Methods:
- Integration of a triboelectric nanogenerator with tunable mechanical metamaterials.
- Utilizing a modular, 3D-printed design for enhanced fabrication and integration.
- Employing artificial intelligence models for signal analysis and force determination.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated quantitative, multi-range force detection using a novel meta-triboelectric material.
- Showcased self-powered sensing capabilities, load-bearing function, and tunable sensing ranges.
- Validated performance through theoretical models, simulations, and experiments across various applications.
Conclusions:
- The proposed system offers a paradigm shift in force sensing for intelligent engineering systems.
- It provides a versatile, self-powered, and multifunctional solution for diverse engineering challenges.
- Hierarchical arrays enable enhanced simultaneous multi-range force sensing.
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