Search results for triboelectricity

Bio & Medicine Feb 15, 2023

Stretching-insensitive stretchable and biocompatible triboelectric nanogenerators

Professor Juhyuk Lee of the Department of Energy Engineering has developed an elastic triboelectric generator that can be used in the daily lives of frequent movers. The cause of the output reduction of the elastic triboelectric ...

Nanophysics Dec 12, 2022

Combination of two materials creates high-performance, stretchy nanogenerator

The popularity of wearable electronics has induced demand for their parts, including power sources such as triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). Such power sources must be both stretchy and high-performance, holding up under ...

Materials Science Dec 7, 2022

Breakage-resistant conductive hydrogel extends service life of triboelectric nanogenerators

Researchers led by Prof. Chen Tao at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in cooperation with researchers at Ningbo University, have developed a novel ...

Bio & Medicine Nov 16, 2022

Rotation-based triboelectric neurostimulator for real-time modulation of stimulus parameters

The research team led by Professor Sanghoon Lee from the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering at DGSIT (President Yang Kuk) successfully developed a rotation-based triboelectric neuro-stimulator (RoTENS) capable ...

Nanophysics Aug 9, 2022

Scientists improve the power output of triboelectric nanogenerators with carbon particles

Most of us have felt the shock from static electricity by touching a metallic object after putting on a sweater or walking across a carpet. This occurs as a result of charge build-up whenever two dissimilar materials (such ...

Polymers Jul 13, 2022

Researchers develop neuron-inspired, high-performance telechelic polymer

Researchers at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have proposed a neuron-inspired all-around telechelic polymer with remarkable mechanical and physical ...

Nanophysics May 30, 2022

Lever-inspired triboelectric nanogenerator with ultra-high output for pulse monitoring

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can collect mechanical energy through contact initiation and electrostatic induction. TENGs have a wide range of applications in self-powered sensors and mechanical energy harvesting.

Space Exploration Feb 2, 2022

Helicopters flying at Mars may glow at dusk

The whirling blades on drones flying above Mars may cause tiny electric currents to flow in the Martian atmosphere, according to a NASA study. These currents, if large enough, might cause the air surrounding the craft to ...

Nanophysics Jan 26, 2022

'Smart saddle' could help equestrians hit their stride

Skilled equestrians make advanced riding maneuvers, like jumps, spins and piaffes, look effortless. But good riding requires balance and subtle cues to the horse, many of which are given through the rider's posture, seat ...

Bio & Medicine Jan 18, 2022

Tiny electric generators could accelerate wound healing

Tiny dressings that generate electricity in response to movement could accelerate wound healing and tissue regeneration. Scientists in Taiwan reviewed the latest advances and potential applications of wound healing technology ...

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