An Overview of Flame‐Retardant Materials for Triboelectric Nanogenerators and Future Applications
Abstract
Abstract Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have gained significant attention for ability to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. As the applications of TENG devices expand, their safety and reliability becomes priority, particularly where there is risk of fire or spontaneous combustion. Flame‐retardant materials can be employed to address these safety concerns without compromising the performance and efficiency of TENGs. The primary focus of this review is on flame‐retardant materials, including polymers, biomaterials, liquid polymers, aerogels, and carbon‐based materials. The fundamental properties of these materials for TENG applications are elucidated. The characteristics of each material type are described, along with their potential to boost the safety and performance of TENGs. The importance of flame retardancy in advancing TENG technology can be projected from its usage in wearable electronics, self‐powered sensors, and smart textiles. Current challenges such as material compatibility, fabrication complexity, and environmental concerns are addressed, along with proposed strategies for overcoming them. This review underscores the significance of flame‐retardant materials in strengthening the functionality and safety of TENG devices, paving the way for their widespread adoption across various industries.
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Authors (13)
Swati Panda
Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) Daegu 42988 South Korea
Sugato Hajra
Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) Daegu 42988 South Korea
Hyeonggeun Kim
Department of Mechanical Engineering KAIST Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
Jeonggyu Seo
Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) Daegu 42988 South Korea
ByeongJun Jeong
Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) Daegu 42988 South Korea
Ingyu Lee
Kushal Ruthvik Kaja
Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) Daegu 42988 South Korea
Mohamed Ahmed Belal
Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) Daegu 42988 South Korea
Venkateswaran Vivekananthan
Center for Flexible Electronics Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation Guntur Andhra Pradesh 522302 India
Hamideh Khanbareh
Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY UK
Chris Bowen
Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Bath Bath UK
Krystian Mistewicz
Institute of Physics ‐ Centre for Science and Education Silesian University of Technology Krasińskiego 8 Katowice 40‐019 Poland
Hoe Joon Kim
Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) Daegu 42988 South Korea