Abstract
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are novel and sustainable devices for harvesting ambient energy for many technological-based applications. However, extreme friction wear of triboelectric layers severely limits their long-term electrical stability and mechanical reliability, restricting the applicability of TENGs for low-frequency mechanical energy harvesting. Herein, we report novel bionic composite (BC) films, inspired by the structures and compositions of bioskins, as wear-resistant triboelectric contact layers for TENGs. We demonstrated that the proposed BC films has superior charge transfer capability, high wear resistance, and maintained long-term stable outputs compared to commercially available films. These works provide an effective strategy to reduce material abrasion by exploiting unique characteristics of the bionic materials, and lays a foundation for effective environmental energy harvesting toward practical applications. Figure 1
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