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Could a flexible self-charging system be a solution for energy storage?

Considering these factors, a flexible self-charging system that can harvest energy from the ambient environment and simultaneously charge energy-storage devices without needing an external electrical power source would be a promising solution.

How reliable is a self-charging power source?

A mechanically reliable and flexible self-charging power source should maintain normal output performance under deformations, such as bending, twisting, curling, compression or tension, to varying extents depending on the specific application.

What is a hybrid energy storage device?

Hybrid devices, which take advantage of both battery-type materials and capacitive materials, aim to simultaneously produce high energy density and high power density, striking a balance between both 60, 61, 62, 63, 64. Developing flexible or even stretchable energy-storage devices is particularly important for wearable devices (Fig. 2e).

What is a universal self-charging system driven by Random biomechanical energy?

A universal self-charging system driven by random biomechanical energy for sustainable operation of mobile electronics. Nat. Commun. 6, 8975 (2015). Cheng, X. et al. Power management and effective energy storage of pulsed output from triboelectric nanogenerator. Nano Energy 61, 517–532 (2019). Wang, J. et al.

What is a stretchable self-charging knitting power textile?

A highly stretchable and washable all-yarn-based self-charging knitting power textile composed of fiber triboelectric nanogenerators and supercapacitors. ACS Nano 11, 9490–9499 (2017). Cong, Z. et al. Stretchable coplanar self-charging power textile with resist-dyeing triboelectric nanogenerators and microsupercapacitors.

How do rechargeable batteries store energy?

Rechargeable batteries, or secondary batteries, store energy through reversible electrochemical redox reactions in electrodes under an applied voltage and current (Fig. 2c). As chemical reactions occur in the bulk of the electrode materials, batteries can deliver very high energy densities (up to ~300 Wh kg −1).