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Abstract

A triboelectric generator includes a set of two triboelectric elements. A first triboelectric element includes a nanofiber sheet and a coating of a first material having a positive triboelectric affinity. A second triboelectric element includes a nanofiber sheet and a coating of a second material having a negative triboelectric affinity. The first and second triboelectric elements are arranged so that confronting surfaces of the elements can reversibly contact one another. Repeated contact between the two triboelectric elements can transfer electrons and thus generate electrical energy. In some examples, a plurality of sets of first and second triboelectric elements can be arranged to increase surface area of contact between elements, and thus the amount of electrical energy produced per unit time.

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