JBNU researchers propose hierarchical porous copper nanosheet-based triboelectric nanogenerators
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2D single-crystalline metal nanosheets are considered promising candidates for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). Now, Researchers at Jeonbuk National University have developed a hierarchical porous copper nanosheet-based TENG that significantly improves triboelectric performance through a unique structural design. The proposed architecture provides integrated multifunctionality, including energy harvesting, electromagnetic interference shielding, and Joule heating, making it highly lucrative for next-generation wearable electronic devices.
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