Jeon Jinyoung, Kang Donghyeon, Kim Sang-Woo
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
Center for Human-Oriented Triboelectric Energy Harvesting, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
Micromachines (Basel). 2025 Feb 27;16(3):281. doi: 10.3390/mi16030281.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the pivotal role of microbial disinfection technologies, driving the demand for innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. Triboelectric technology, known for efficiently converting ambient mechanical energy into electrical energy, has emerged as a promising candidate to address these needs. Self-powered electro-based microbial disinfection using triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) has emerged as a promising solution. TENGs have demonstrated effective disinfection capabilities in various settings, including water, air, surfaces, and wounds. This review explores the advancements in TENG-based microbial disinfection, highlighting its mechanisms and applications. By utilizing triboelectric technology, it provides comprehensive insights into the development of sustainable and efficient solutions for microbial control across diverse environments.
全球新冠疫情凸显了微生物消毒技术的关键作用，推动了对创新、高效和可持续解决方案的需求。摩擦电技术以能有效地将环境机械能转化为电能而闻名，已成为满足这些需求的一个有前途的候选技术。利用摩擦纳米发电机（TENGs）进行自供电的基于电的微生物消毒已成为一种有前途的解决方案。TENGs已在包括水、空气、表面和伤口在内的各种环境中展现出有效的消毒能力。本综述探讨了基于TENG的微生物消毒的进展，突出了其作用机制和应用。通过利用摩擦电技术，它为在不同环境中开发可持续且高效的微生物控制解决方案提供了全面的见解。
