nanogenerators

A Penn State-led research team developed a standalone system to monitor nitrogen dioxide in exhaled breath and in the environment. Fabricated from the same nanocomposite material, the self-powered system stretches to adhere to skin or clothes. Credit: Provided by Huanyu "Larry" Cheng/Penn State.

New Sensor System Uses Human Movement to Monitor Air Quality and Breath

Could a jacket or a pair of jeans one day power your mobile phone and other electronic devices?

Powering wearable sensors and electronics with human movement gets practical

A new bandage leverages energy generated from a patient’s own body motions to speed up healing