Advances in Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment
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Abstract The increasing global demand for clean water necessitates innovative and sustainable wastewater treatment technologies. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), particularly those utilizing polymers, have emerged as a promising self‐powered solution for environmental applications, offering the potential to drive wastewater treatment processes without external energy input. This review comprehensively examines the application of polymer‐based TENGs for sustainable wastewater treatment. It begins by classifying TENGs and outlining common fabrication methods, followed by a detailed discussion of the principles governing TENG operation in environmental contexts. A key focus is on the mechanisms of TENG‐powered dye degradation, highlighting the role of reactive species generated by the TENG. It is then delve into the specific advantages of polymer‐based TENGs as efficient energy harvesters for various wastewater treatment applications. This review addresses the current challenges in the field, including material durability, energy conversion efficiency, and scalability, and offers perspectives on future research directions aimed at realizing the full potential of polymer‐based TENG technology for sustainable wastewater treatment.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Conducting polymers and applications · Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
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Affiliations
Department of Chemistry Faculty of Engineering and Technology (ITER) Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Bhubaneswar Odisha 751030 India
Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology Daegu 42988 South Korea
Center for Environmental Intelligence and College of Engineering and Computer Science Vin University Hanoi 100000 Viet Nam
Center for Flexible Electronics Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation Guntur Andhra Pradesh 522302 India
Department of Chemistry NIST University Institute Park Pallur Hills Berhampur 761008 India
Funding
National Research Foundation of Korea · Department of Science and Technology, Government of Kerala
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