- Stage of development
-
Technology ready for demonstration in an industrial environment
- Intellectual property
-
Priority patent application filed
- Intended collaboration
-
Licensing and/or co-development
- Contact
-
Patricia ThomasVice-presidency for Innovation and Transferpatricia.thomas@csic.escomercializacion@csic.es
- Reference
-
CSIC/PT/073
Additional information
#Energy
#Materials
#ICT
#Electronics
#Energy Storage
#Composite
#Detection / Sensing (electronics)
#IoT
Sustainable, easily integrable triboelectric nanogenerator
Innovative device incorporating a nanostructured composite material in one of its electrodes. This design enables up to a fivefold increase in power density compared to commonly used materials.
- Market need
-
The global market for triboelectric nanogenerators is experiencing explosive growth, valued at €1.020 billion in 2024 and projected to reach €11.523 billion by 2033 (CAGR of 24.88%). This expansion is driven by the rising demand for self-powered devices in critical sectors: IoT sensors (projected market of €59.571 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 34.4%), wearables (€338.025 billion by 2032), and biomedical devices (€1.104.740 billion by 2029). Companies are urgently seeking technologies that eliminate battery dependency, reduce operational costs, and enable continuous monitoring in remote locations, especially for ambient energy harvesting applications (€1.122 billion by 2032).
- Proposed solution
-
High-performance triboelectric nanogenerator achieving up to five times higher power density than conventional materials through a patented nanostructured composite. Our technology has demonstrated stable operation over extended periods and enables successful Bluetooth transmission after each charge, validating its capability to autonomously power remote sensors. The innovative design combines exceptional mechanical flexibility, superior durability, and verified industrial scalability, positioning it as the ultimate solution for the next generation of self-powered devices in the €11.523 billion market.
- Competitive advantages
-
- It uses biocompatible and environmentally friendly materials.
- • Suitable for harvesting energy across a wide range of applications, including wearable electronics, biomedical devices, and environmental monitoring systems.
- The production method can be adapted for large-scale manufacturing of triboelectric nanogenerators.