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Xin Shi, Weiguo Wang, Jun Wang, Jian Li, Huamin Chen. Semiconductor-based direct current triboelectric nanogenerators and its application[J]. Journal of Semiconductors, 2024, 45(12): 121701. doi: 10.1088/1674-4926/24080021
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X Shi, W G Wang, J Wang, J Li, and H M Chen, Semiconductor-based direct current triboelectric nanogenerators and its application[J]. J. Semicond., 2024, 45(12), 121701 doi: 10.1088/1674-4926/24080021
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Semiconductor-based direct current triboelectric nanogenerators and its application
DOI: 10.1088/1674-4926/24080021
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Abstract
Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) utilizing tribovoltaic effect can directly produce direct current with high energy conversion efficiency, which expands their application in semiconductor devices and self-powered systems. This work comprehensively summarizes the recent developments in semiconductor-based direct current TENGs (SDC-TENGs), which hold significant promise for DC energy harvesting technologies and semiconductor systems. First, the tribovoltaic effect is elucidated, and SDC-TENGs are categorized into six types based on different triboelectric structures: metal−semiconductor (M−S), metal−insulator−semiconductor (M−I−S), semiconductor−semiconductor (S−S), semiconductor−insulator−semiconductor (S−I−S), liquid−semiconductor (L−S), and metal/semiconductor−liquid−semiconductor (M/S−L−S) contact devices. Subsequent sections detail the operational mechanisms, strengths, and limitations of each category. Additionally, this paper outlines the enhancement mechanisms of SDC-TENGs providing guidance and recommendations for performance improvement. The conclusion highlights potential application scenarios for various types of SDC-TENGs, outlining the prospective benefits and challenges. SDC-TENG technology is poised to drive revolutionary developments in semiconductor devices and self-powered systems. -
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Xin Shi is currently studying at Fujian University of Technology and co-trained at Minjiang University. His research focuses on semiconductor-based triboelectric nanogenerator.
Jun Wang received Ph. D degree from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). He is now a professor at Minjiang University. His research interest includes the chemical and physical properties of micro-nano structure, magnetic sensing devices and microfabrication.
Huamin Chen received his B. S. degree from Fudan University in 2014. He received his Ph. D degree from Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2019. He is now an associate professor at Minjiang University. His research interest includes smart sensing Materials, stretchable and flexible electronics, energy harvesting devices, and microfabrication.
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