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MXene-polymer composite enables printed, eco-friendly device for energy harvesting and motion-sensing

MXene-polymer composite enables printed, eco-friendly device for energy harvesting and sensing
Graphical abstract. Credit: Nano Energy (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2025.111206

Researchers at Boise State University have developed a novel, environmentally friendly triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) that is fully printed and capable of harvesting biomechanical and environmental energy while also functioning as a real-time motion sensor. The innovation leverages a composite of Poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) (PVBVA) and MXene (Ti3C2Tx) nanosheets, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional TENGs that often rely on fluorinated polymers and complex fabrication.

TENGs are innovative energy-harvesting devices that convert mechanical energy into electricity using the triboelectric effect. They were invented by Prof...

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