Triboelectric energy harvesting technology for self-powered personal health management

The global healthcare landscape is increasingly challenged by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and the demographic shift towards an aging population, necessitating the development of innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. In this context, the emergence of triboelectric energy harv...

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Published in:International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing 2025-04, Vol.7 (2), p.022005
Main Authors: Kwon, Yong Hyun, Meng, Xiangchun, Xiao, Xiao, Suh, In-Yong, Kim, Daun, Lee, Jaehan, Kim, Sang-Woo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
device powering
Energy harvesting
Health care
health monitoring
heath protection
Innovations
Nanogenerators
Personal health
Power sources
Renewable energy
Semiconductors
Structural health monitoring
therapeutic intervention
triboelectric energy harvesting
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Summary:The global healthcare landscape is increasingly challenged by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and the demographic shift towards an aging population, necessitating the development of innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. In this context, the emergence of triboelectric energy harvesters as a key technological breakthrough offers a viable pathway towards s self-powered, efficient, and sustainable personal health management. This review critically examines the transformative potential of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in addressing the pressing challenges of modern healthcare, underscoring their unique benefits such as battery-free, ease of fabrication, and cost-efficiency. We begin by reviewing fundamental mechanisms of triboelectrification at the atomic scale and present the contact electrification among various materials such as metals, polymers, and semiconductors. The discussion subsequently extends to the commonly used materials for TENG and discuss the advancements in their design and functionality with an emphasis on structural and chemical innovations. Furthermore, the application spectrum of TENGs in personal health management is extensively reviewed, covering aspects including health monitoring, therapeutic interventions, heath protection and device powering, highlighting their capacity for self-sustainability. The review concludes by addressing the existing challenges while mapping out the latest significant contributions and prospective directions in TENG-based healthcare innovations. By facilitating a paradigm shift towards a more autonomous, cost-effective, and personalized healthcare model, independent of external power sources, TENGs are set to markedly enhance the quality of care and overall well-being, marking the dawn of a new era in integrated personal health management.
ISSN:2631-8644
2631-7990
DOI:10.1088/2631-7990/ad92c7