US 11,942,877 B2
Triboelectric generator, biomechanical energy harvester, and method of making triboelectric material
Lingyun Wang, Kowloon (HK); and Walid Daoud, Kowloon (HK)
Assigned to City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon (HK)
Filed by City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon (HK)
Filed on Apr. 29, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/732,636.
Prior Publication US 2023/0353067 A1, Nov. 2, 2023
Int. Cl. H02N 1/04 (2006.01)
CPC H02N 1/04 (2013.01) 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A triboelectric generator comprising:
a first triboelectric material providing a first surface;
a first electrode attached to the first triboelectric material;
a second triboelectric material different from the first triboelectric material and providing a second surface for contacting the first surface;
a second electrode attached to the second triboelectric material; and
wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged to be electrically connected via an electrical connection; and
wherein the first triboelectric material comprises a polymer material and an organic semiconductor material arranged in the polymer material.