TY - JOUR
T1 - Revolutionizing waste-to-energy
T2 - harnessing the power of triboelectric nanogenerators
AU - Kumar, Khanapuram Uday
AU - Hajra, Sugato
AU - Mohana Rani, Gokana
AU - Panda, Swati
AU - Umapathi, Reddicherla
AU - Venkateswarlu, Sada
AU - Kim, Hoe Joon
AU - Mishra, Yogendra Kumar
AU - Kumar, Rajaboina Rakesh
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
PY - 2024/6
Y1 - 2024/6
N2 - Recently, there has been a lot of focus on developing new waste-to-energy technologies because they help us to provide sustainable energy solutions for future generations. This review paper investigates an innovative waste-to-energy technology known as triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), which uses the electrostatic induction and contact electrification principles of physics. The underlying physics of TENG technology allows for a wide range of material choices for its fabrication; as a result, waste materials are utilized for energy production using TENGs. It comprehensively discusses how various types of waste, including plastic, electronic, medical, household, and biowaste, can be integrated into TENG technology for efficient energy production. Furthermore, various applications of waste-based TENGs are discussed in detail. Finally, we projected challenges and future directions for creating a sustainable, green energy landscape. Graphical abstract: The review article presents a detailed exploration of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) as novel waste-to-energy technologies that utilize waste materials. (Figure presented.)
AB - Recently, there has been a lot of focus on developing new waste-to-energy technologies because they help us to provide sustainable energy solutions for future generations. This review paper investigates an innovative waste-to-energy technology known as triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), which uses the electrostatic induction and contact electrification principles of physics. The underlying physics of TENG technology allows for a wide range of material choices for its fabrication; as a result, waste materials are utilized for energy production using TENGs. It comprehensively discusses how various types of waste, including plastic, electronic, medical, household, and biowaste, can be integrated into TENG technology for efficient energy production. Furthermore, various applications of waste-based TENGs are discussed in detail. Finally, we projected challenges and future directions for creating a sustainable, green energy landscape. Graphical abstract: The review article presents a detailed exploration of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) as novel waste-to-energy technologies that utilize waste materials. (Figure presented.)
KW - Energy harvesting
KW - Self-powered systems
KW - Sustainability
KW - Triboelectric nanogenerators
KW - Waste materials
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85193324987
U2 - 10.1007/s42114-024-00903-9
DO - 10.1007/s42114-024-00903-9
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85193324987
SN - 2522-0128
VL - 7
JO - Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials
JF - Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials
IS - 3
M1 - 91
ER -