Triboelectric Nanogenerators in Sustainable Chemical Sensors
The rapid development of sensing technology has created an urgent need for chemical sensor systems that can be rationally integrated into efficient, sustainable, and wearable electronic systems. In this case, the triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is expected to be a major impetus to such innovation...
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| description | The rapid development of sensing technology has created an urgent need for chemical sensor systems that can be rationally integrated into efficient, sustainable, and wearable electronic systems. In this case, the triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is expected to be a major impetus to such innovation because it can not only power the sensor by scavenging mechanical energies and transforming them into electricity but also act as the chemical sensor itself due to its intrinsic sensitivity towards the chemical reaction that occurs at the triboelectric interface. In this review, recent research achievements of chemical sensors that are based on TENGs are comprehensively reviewed according to the role of TENGs in the system, that is, pure power supplies or self-powered active chemical sensors. Focus is put on discussing the design criteria and practical applications of the TENG-based active sensors in different fields, which is unfolded with a classification that includes biosensors, gas sensors, and ion sensors. The materials selection, working mechanism, and design strategies of TENG-based active chemical sensor systems (CSSs) are also discussed, ending with a concise illustration of the key challenges and possible corresponding solutions. We hope this review will bring inspiration for the creation and development of TENG-based chemical sensors with higher sensitivity, simpler structure, and enhanced reliability. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-02f415b202c647738d8ec53d7aea829f2023-11-24T07:59:55ZengMDPI AGChemosensors2227-90402022-11-01101148410.3390/chemosensors10110484Triboelectric Nanogenerators in Sustainable Chemical SensorsQiliang Zhu0Xia Cao1Ning Wang2Center for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaBeijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, ChinaCenter for Green Innovation, School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaThe rapid development of sensing technology has created an urgent need for chemical sensor systems that can be rationally integrated into efficient, sustainable, and wearable electronic systems. In this case, the triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is expected to be a major impetus to such innovation because it can not only power the sensor by scavenging mechanical energies and transforming them into electricity but also act as the chemical sensor itself due to its intrinsic sensitivity towards the chemical reaction that occurs at the triboelectric interface. In this review, recent research achievements of chemical sensors that are based on TENGs are comprehensively reviewed according to the role of TENGs in the system, that is, pure power supplies or self-powered active chemical sensors. Focus is put on discussing the design criteria and practical applications of the TENG-based active sensors in different fields, which is unfolded with a classification that includes biosensors, gas sensors, and ion sensors. The materials selection, working mechanism, and design strategies of TENG-based active chemical sensor systems (CSSs) are also discussed, ending with a concise illustration of the key challenges and possible corresponding solutions. We hope this review will bring inspiration for the creation and development of TENG-based chemical sensors with higher sensitivity, simpler structure, and enhanced reliability.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/10/11/484triboelectric nanogeneratorchemical sensorself-poweredsustainability |
| spellingShingle | Qiliang Zhu Xia Cao Ning Wang Triboelectric Nanogenerators in Sustainable Chemical Sensors Chemosensors triboelectric nanogenerator chemical sensor self-powered sustainability |
| title | Triboelectric Nanogenerators in Sustainable Chemical Sensors |
| title_full | Triboelectric Nanogenerators in Sustainable Chemical Sensors |
| title_fullStr | Triboelectric Nanogenerators in Sustainable Chemical Sensors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Triboelectric Nanogenerators in Sustainable Chemical Sensors |
| title_short | Triboelectric Nanogenerators in Sustainable Chemical Sensors |
| title_sort | triboelectric nanogenerators in sustainable chemical sensors |
| topic | triboelectric nanogenerator chemical sensor self-powered sustainability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/10/11/484 |
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