Self-Healing and Biodegradable Energy Device Unveiled by DGIST Researchers

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 - A team led by Professor Lee Joo-hyuk from the Department of Energy Engineering at DGIST (President Lee Kunwoo) has pioneered an ionic polyurethane-based triboelectric generator with self-healing and biodegradable properties. This innovative device is designed to minimize environmental impact while boosting power output performance through the use of ionic liquid. It holds promise as a sustainable power source for next-generation soft electronics and wearable devices.