Textile- and Fiber-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Advances and Perspectives

1st Edition - October 1, 2024
Editors: Shahid Ul Islam, Md. Milon Hossain, Daniel Mulvihill, S. Wazed Ali, Satyaranjan Bairagi
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 0 7 4 - 4
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Textile- and Fiber-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators: Advances and Perspectives presents the latest developments in triboelectric nanogenerators, covering current achieveme… Read more

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Textile- and Fiber-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators: Advances and Perspectives presents the latest developments in triboelectric nanogenerators, covering current achievements and applications, as well as potential future applications. The book identifies the key drawbacks to these devices and then proposes solutions in a systematic way. It presents a guide for material scientists, electrical and chemical engineers, and industry practitioners on the current state-of-the- art of this multidisciplinary research area, while also opening up important new avenues of research for the industry to further develop smart textile-based energy harvesting devices.

Readers will find comprehensive coverage of all types of textile- and fiber-based triboelectric nanogenerators for application in wearable technologies and self-powered electronics. It also outlines the unique advantages of triboelectric nanogenerators, their design considerations and guidelines, and the key challenges in translating them from the lab into real-world applications, with a particular focus on applications in the fields of sensing, structural health monitoring, and energy harvesting.

Shahid Ul Islam

Shahid ul Islam, currently an Assistant Professor at Jamia Millia Islamia, previously held the position of Principal Scientist at IIT Delhi. He served as a cultural ambassador at UC Davis through the Fulbright Fellowship program. His research focuses on advanced textile and polymer development for various industries. A lifetime fellow of ISDS, Japan, he's also a member of ACS and the Asian Polymer Association. He contributes to numerous international journals as an editorial board member and reviewer. With publications in high-impact journals and authored books with ACS, Elsevier, Wiley, CRC Press, he holds multiple patents. Recognized by prestigious national and international awards, he's established himself as a notable figure in his field.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India

Md. Milon Hossain

Milon Hossain is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Teaching Innovation and Postdoctoral Research in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA. His current research focuses on smart/e-textiles, nanomaterials, flexible electronics, bioelectronics, conductive polymers, nanocomposites, and textile technology.

Affiliations and expertise

Research Associate, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornel University, Ithaca, NY, USA

Daniel Mulvihill

Daniel M. Mulvihill is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering. His research interests are mainly focused on materials engineering, tribology and materials for energy applications.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Materials and Manufacturing Research Group, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK

S. Wazed Ali

Dr. Wazed Ali, currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, has a rich academic and professional background. After completing his PhD at IIT Delhi, he worked as a Research Scientist at GE (General Electric) India Technology Centre Pvt. Ltd. (JFWTC) and later at SABIC Research and Technology Pt. Ltd. before joining IIT Delhi in 2014. Notably, during his time at GE India Technology, he received a 'Bronze Medal' for outstanding performance.

Dr. Ali's extensive academic journey includes multiple international fellowships, a 'Gold Medal' for M.Tech achievement, and prestigious awards such as the 'Commonwealth Split-Site Doctoral Fellowship' and the 'Bolton Fellowship.' His research areas include nano fibrous web for energy, nanocomposite-based flexible piezoelectric materials, and green chemistry in textiles.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India

Satyaranjan Bairagi

Dr. Bairagi is a postdoctoral research associate working on a project funded by EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) at the University of Glasgow, UK. He earned his Ph.D. in smart textiles from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India, and holds M.Tech. and B.Tech. degrees in textile technology from Calcutta University, India. His research interests include textile chemistry, fiber science, smart textiles, nanocomposites, and functional textiles. Dr. Bairagi holds a granted Indian patent related to green chemistry in textiles. Additionally, he serves as an editorial board member for the International Journal of Materials Science and Applications and acts as a guest editor for Processes.

Affiliations and expertise

Research Associate, University of Glasgow, UK