Tribotronics: an emerging field by coupling triboelectricity and semiconductors

Abstract

Highlights The tribovoltaic effect is introduced as a phenomenon of direct current power generation by mechanical friction on the semiconductor interface. The triboelectric modulation is elaborated by using the triboelectric potential on field effect transistors, which has demonstrated the active mechanosensation and nano-scale tactile perception. The triboelectric management is presented for improving the energy supply efficiency, which can provide an effective microenergy solution for sensors and microsystems. The research of tribotronics has exhibited the electronics of interfacial friction systems, and the triboelectric technology by electronics.