Nanogenerators and Their Limitless Possibilities

Dear Colleagues,

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can effectively convert ubiquitous mechanical energy into electricity through the coupled triboelectrification and electrostatic induction effects. TENGs, as emerging energy suppliers and self-powered sensors, have a wide range of potential applications. The electrical output performance of TENGs can be enhanced through physically or chemically modulating the electron affinities of triboelectric materials. Various charge-boosting and power-management strategies can further enhance the electrical output performance of TENGs. Sustainability is important for triboelectric materials and TENGs to meet the environmental and social sustainable demand. Accordingly, this Special Issue seeks to showcase research papers, communications, and review articles that focus on: (1) novel strategies used to enhance the triboelectric property of material, (2) novel charge boosting and power management strategies, (3) novel practical applications of TENGs, (4) sustainable triboelectric materials, and (5) novel configurations of TENGs to improve energy conversion efficiency, etc.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Dr. Qiang Yang
Dr. Navneet Soin
Guest Editors

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• triboelectric nanogenerator
• triboelectric property
• charge boosting
• power management
• sustainability
• energy conversion efficiency