Triboelectric Nanogenerators Boost Mass Spectrometry Performance
Monday, February 27, 2017 - 06:51
in Physics & Chemistry
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) convert mechanical energy harvested from the environment to electricity for powering small devices such as sensors or for recharging consumer electronics. Now, researchers have harnessed these devices to improve the charging of molecules in a way that dramatically boosts the sensitivity of a widely-used chemical analysis technique.