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Cellulose-based triboelectric nanogenerators for wearable electronics: From materials design to multifunctional
1Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, PR China.
Carbohydrate Polymers
|July 23, 2026
Summary
Cellulose-based materials offer sustainable, flexible power for wearable electronics. This review focuses on cellulose triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), detailing fabrication, configurations, and applications for enhanced comfort and performance.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Energy Harvesting
- Wearable Technology
Background:
- Wearable electronics need sustainable, flexible power sources.
- Conventional synthetic polymers in triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) lack breathability and biodegradability.
- Cellulose offers a renewable, biodegradable, and flexible alternative for TENGs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review cellulose-based TENGs from a wearable-centric perspective.
- To connect cellulose properties with fabrication and device design for wearable applications.
- To highlight challenges and future directions for wearable cellulose TENGs.
Main Methods:
- Introduction to TENG design principles and cellulose material properties.
- Discussion of fabrication strategies: direct mixing, vacuum filtration, freeze-drying, chemical crosslinking, spinning.
- Comparative review of paper-, textile-, film-, aerogel-, and hydrogel-based TENGs.
Main Results:
- Cellulose's intrinsic properties are suitable for wearable TENGs.
- Various fabrication methods yield diverse cellulose-based TENG structures.
- Different TENG forms show varying performance in output, stability, and comfort.
Conclusions:
- Cellulose-based TENGs present a viable path for comfortable, sustainable wearable power.
- Addressing challenges like electrical output, moisture stability, and scalability is crucial.
- Further research can optimize cellulose TENGs for practical wearable systems.
