Recent Advances in Zwitterionic Materials and Hydrogels for Triboelectric Nanogenerators and Self-Powered Sensing
The integration of zwitterionic polymers with triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) has sparked significant interest in the conversion of mechanical energy into electricity. Zwitterionic polymers, characterized by their unique molecular structure featuring dual charge configurations, have revolutionized energy harvesting in TENG technology. This review explores recent advancements in the integration of zwitterionic polymers with TENGs, focusing on their applications in self-healing, antibacterial, flexible, and antifreezing scenarios. Despite offering superior properties such as enhanced output voltage and chemical stability, challenges persist in their synthesis complexity and compatibility. Strategies to address these challenges include the development of hybrid material systems and scalable synthesis methods. Overall, this review emphasizes the pivotal role of zwitterionic polymers in propelling the advancement of TENG technology, providing insights into current trends and future prospects.
Authors
- Arunmetha Sundaramoorthy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2494-4714)
- K. Saminathan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4887-1772)
- Swati Panda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4367-6452)
- Kaliyannan Manojkumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9368-5894)
- P. S. Srinivasa Babu
- Sugato Hajra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2049-4509)
- Naratip Vittayakorn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9245-0639)
- Venkateswaran Vivekananthan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1756-6548)
- Hoe Joon Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1180-7830)
- Mukilan Muthuramalingam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9469-8611)
- Dhara Sateesh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1450-5945)
Institutions
- Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (KR)
- Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (IN)
- King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ACS Applied Polymer Materials
- Published
- 2025-07-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.5c01325
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- Royal Society of Chemistry
- Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
- Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
- National Research Foundation of Korea