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Tattoo-like stretchable triboelectric nanogenerator for energy harvesting

US11601071B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2021
Grant dateMar 7, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02N1/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an ultrathin, flexible, and tattoo-like triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) with a well-designed aesthetic pattern. The tattoo-like TENG as an energy harvester can provide not only an aesthetic pattern, but also various practical applications. With the rising acceptance of people towards the tattoo, the tattoo-like TENG offers an alternative tattoo-like epidermal electronics covering traditional tattoo's advantages and further carries out other potential applications.

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