Open AccessBiomechanical energy harvest based on textiles used in self-powering clothing
Author(s) -
Li Niu,
Xuhong Miao,
Gaoming Jiang,
Ailan Wan,
Yutian Li,
Qing Liu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of engineered fibers and fabrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.303
H-Index - 29
ISSN - 1558-9250
DOI - 10.1177/1558925020967352
Subject(s) - triboelectric effect , nanogenerator , wearable technology , clothing , textile , wearable computer , energy harvesting , electronics , human motion , engineering , architectural engineering , mechanical engineering , computer science , electrical engineering , energy (signal processing) , materials science , embedded system , motion (physics) , voltage , artificial intelligence , statistics , mathematics , archaeology , composite material , history
Advanced triboelectric nanogenerator techniques provide a massive opportunity for the development of new generation wearable electronics, which toward multi-function and self-powering. Textiles have been refreshed with the requirement of flexible electronics in recent decades. In particular, knitted-textiles have exhibited enormous and prominent potential possibilities for smart wearable devices, which are based on the merits of high stretchability, excellent elasticity, comfortability as well as compatibility. Combined knitted textiles with nanogenerator techniques will promote the knitted textile triboelectric nanogenerators (KNGs) emerging, endowing conventional textiles with biomechanical energy harvesting and sensing energy supplied abilities. However, the design of KNGs and the construction of KNGs are based on features of human motions symbolizing considerable challenges in both high efficiency and excellent comfort. Currently, this review is concerned with KNGs construction account of triboelectric effects referring to knitted-textile classifications, structural features, human motion energy traits, working mechanisms, and practical applications. Moreover, the remaining challenges of industrial production and the future prospects of knitted-textile triboelectric nanogenerators of harvesting biomechanical energy are presented.