journal article·2025-01Open access

Enhanced Positive Charge Performance in Triboelectric Series: Molecular Engineering of Conjugated Mesoporous Fibers for Machine Learning‐Based Wearable Sensors

Jingzhe Sun, Songah Jeong, Zihao Zheng, Bingqi Ren, Seunghye Han, Yongwei Li, Jihyun Bae, Yong Xiang, Hyungwoo Kim, Jong‐jin Park

Small· Volume 21· Issue 3

Abstract

Abstract With the increasing focus on triboelectric‐based sensors, research on synthesizing dielectric layers from specific substances is gradually emerging. Despite numerous negatively‐charged triboelectric materials, there is a scarcity of synthesizable positively‐charged materials, creating a research gap. This study demonstrates the molecular design of a conjugated, mesoporous, self‐assembled sheet via bottom‐up synthesis. The synthesized sheet is functionalized to create a triboelectric nanogenerator. Its large specific surface area, softness, and internal space increase the actual contact area and provide adsorption sites for polypyrrole nanoparticles. The incorporation of ‐COO functional group enhances positive triboelectric performance, forming a dielectric layer with charge‐trapping capabilities. When contact with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), this structure boosts the output voltage, showing significant amplification after charge injection with minimal decay. As a demonstration, the bilayer structure is applied as a touchpad on the experimenter's arm to write symbols. The signals are input into an innovative machine‐learning model to interpret the writer's intent. Additionally, the device connects to a terminal for real‐time medical services, suggesting practical applications for wearable triboelectric sensors with artificial intelligence.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Conducting polymers and applications · Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors

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Affiliations

Human‐Tech Convergence Program Department of Clothing & Textiles Hanyang University Seoul 04763 Republic of Korea

Department of Polymer Science and Engineering Chonnam National University Gwangju 61186 Republic of Korea

Trustworthy Intelligent Computing Lab School of Information Technology Deakin University Melbourne VIC 3125 Australia

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea

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