A triboelectric nanogenerator with synergistic complementary nanopatterns fabricated by block copolymer self-assembly
Seong‐Yun Yun, Min Hyeok Kim, Geon Gug Yang, Hee Jae Choi, Dowan Kim, Yang‐Kyu Choi, Sang Ouk Kim
Abstract
A triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) with complementary nanopatterns was fabricated by block copolymer self-assembly using Mussel-inspired surface engineering. The TENG yielded enhanced electrical outputs and was applied to gait monitoring system.
Topics & Concepts
Triboelectric effectNanogeneratorCopolymerMaterials scienceNanotechnologyBlock (permutation group theory)Composite materialPiezoelectricityPolymerMathematicsGeometryAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsConducting polymers and applicationsDielectric materials and actuators