Figure-of-Merits (FOM) for Direct Current TENG (Triboelectric Nanogenerator): Structural vs Dimensionless Manuscript Received: 23 June 2023, Accepted: 23 July 2023, Published: 15 September 2023, ORCiD: 0009-0000-9884-7207, https://doi.org/10.33093/jetap.2023.5.2.13

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.33093/jetap.2023.5.2.13
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Triboelectric nanogenerators, Figure-of-merits, Energy conversion

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Mohamed Omer Mahgoub Abdelrahim
Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Lini Lee
Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Yew Keong Sin
Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract

This review paper provides a detailed overview of figure-of-merits (FOM) of Direct Current triboelectric nanogenerators (DC-TENGs). TENG represent a potentially ground-breaking technology for extracting mechanical energy from the environment. The FOM is a critical parameter that determines the efficiency of the energy conversion. This paper discusses the various working modes of DC-TENGs and also the research done to maximize output charge density. The review looks at recent different FOMs that could be formulated to improve the analysis of the performance and efficiency of TENGs more accurately. Finally, the paper concludes with a comparison between two different types of FOMs namely structural FOMs and dimensionless FOMs. It provides a valuable resource for researchers working in the field of TENGs and it sheds light on the key factors that influence the FOM of DC-TENGs. This enables the development of more efficient energy harvesting devices.

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