Advances in Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Microbial Disinfection

The global COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the pivotal role of microbial disinfection technologies, driving the demand for innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. Triboelectric technology, known for efficiently converting ambient mechanical energy into electrical energy, has emerged as a...

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Main Authors: Jinyoung Jeon, Donghyeon Kang, Sang-Woo Kim
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/3/281
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description The global COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the pivotal role of microbial disinfection technologies, driving the demand for innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. Triboelectric technology, known for efficiently converting ambient mechanical energy into electrical energy, has emerged as a promising candidate to address these needs. Self-powered electro-based microbial disinfection using triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) has emerged as a promising solution. TENGs have demonstrated effective disinfection capabilities in various settings, including water, air, surfaces, and wounds. This review explores the advancements in TENG-based microbial disinfection, highlighting its mechanisms and applications. By utilizing triboelectric technology, it provides comprehensive insights into the development of sustainable and efficient solutions for microbial control across diverse environments.
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spelling doaj-art-1e78149a8b5b46a18714446d0b1b4f682025-08-20T03:43:25ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2025-02-0116328110.3390/mi16030281Advances in Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Microbial DisinfectionJinyoung Jeon0Donghyeon Kang1Sang-Woo Kim2Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of KoreaThe global COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the pivotal role of microbial disinfection technologies, driving the demand for innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. Triboelectric technology, known for efficiently converting ambient mechanical energy into electrical energy, has emerged as a promising candidate to address these needs. Self-powered electro-based microbial disinfection using triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) has emerged as a promising solution. TENGs have demonstrated effective disinfection capabilities in various settings, including water, air, surfaces, and wounds. This review explores the advancements in TENG-based microbial disinfection, highlighting its mechanisms and applications. By utilizing triboelectric technology, it provides comprehensive insights into the development of sustainable and efficient solutions for microbial control across diverse environments.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/3/281triboelectric technologymicrobial disinfectionelectroporation
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microbial disinfection
electroporation
title Advances in Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Microbial Disinfection
title_full Advances in Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Microbial Disinfection
title_fullStr Advances in Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Microbial Disinfection
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title_short Advances in Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Microbial Disinfection
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topic triboelectric technology
microbial disinfection
electroporation
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