journal article·2026-05Open access

Structural Superlubricity Based Nanogenerators

Zewei Ren, Xiaofei Pang, Yang Yu, Yong Wang, Jun Cao, Zhanghui Wu, Jie An, Jinhui Nie

Advanced Materials Technologies· Volume 11· Issue 10

Abstract

ABSTRACT Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) as an emerging energy harvesting and electromechanical conversion technology, becoming an ideal solution to the power supply problem of distributed micro‐devices. However, its core performance is limited by interface characteristics. The large roughness of the traditional triboelectric interface seriously restricts efficiency of electromechanical energy conversion. Meanwhile, triboelectric interface material wear will accelerate the failure of the TENG and affect its long‐term stability. Structural superlubricity (SSL) technology can not only maximize the effective contact area and suppress charge embedding, but also reduce the friction coefficient, significantly enhancing the intrinsic charge density and device lifespan. This review focuses on the research of novel TENG devices based on SSL technology (SSL‐TENG), aiming to systematically sort out the technological evolution, core breakthroughs and future directions in this cross‐disciplinary field. The principle of SSL technology, the types and characteristics of SSL interfaces are expounded, and the current research status of SSL‐TENG is summarized. Finally, we further explore the currently key challenges in this field and propose the future development direction, which may provide reference value and support for promoting the development of SSL‐TENG.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Dielectric materials and actuators · Conducting polymers and applications

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Affiliations

School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Xidian University Xi'an China

Guangzhou Research Institute Xidian University Guangzhou China

Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Xidian University Xi'an China

School of Geography Geomatics and Planning Jiangsu Normal University Xuzhou China

College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering Shenzhen University Shenzhen China

Marine Engineering Dalian Maritime University Dalian China

Institute of Superlubricity Technology Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen Shenzhen China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province · Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Program

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