Application of Triboelectric Nanogenerator as a Sensor for Bicycle Monitoring

Abstract

In this study, we have designed a monitoring sensor for bicycles using a self-powered triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). We found that the speed and the weight of the bicycle, and the pressure of tires show a strong relationship with TENG outputs, and the amount and waveform of TENG output voltage can be used for the sensing parameters. We also discussed the mechanism of TENG output using COMSOL Physics simulation.