Harvesting Human Body Energy for Bioelectronic Applications: A Focus on Piezoelectric Nanogenerators

Abstract

This research explores the potential of harnessing and converting untapped energy from the human body into electricity to power bioelectronic devices. Focusing on piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) and triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), the study discusses the various forms of energy flow within the body and the principles behind energy conversion. It addresses challenges such as sustainability, efficiency, safety, and ethical considerations. Despite technical and regulatory hurdles, ongoing research demonstrates the potential for integrating human body energy into real-life applications and advancing self-powered bioelectronic devices.