Abstract
Globally, the internet of things (IoT) is a concept for the realization, integration, and updating of both the physical and digital world through the use of sensors to obtain accurate data from the environment tribo -electric nanogenerators (TENG) are shown to be promising for applications involving self-powered sensors and mechanical energy harvesting. Traditional triboelectric generators harvest energy in contact mood but are not cost-effective. Therefore, in this research article, we report on the design and development of a sim-ple, robust, cost-effective, and novel TENG, which can provide a maximum power of around 9.89 mu W at an external load resistance of 85 M&1. The fabricated TANG has a maximum open-circuit voltage of 54 V and a short circuit current of 61 mu A. As a proof of concept, capacitors of different ratings were charged and 30 LEDs (Light-emitting diode) were powered up through the fabricated TENG. Output results show that the many commercial electronic devices such as a smartwatch, calculator, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), temper-ature sensor, pressure sensor and so many low current operating sensors can be powered up through the fabricated self-powered triboelectric nanogenerator.