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ReviewNano-micro letters2026

Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Future Space Missions.

Rayyan Ali Shaukat, Muhammad Muqeet Rehman, Maryam Khan, Rui Chang, Carlo Saverio Iorio, Yarjan Abdul Samad, Yijun Shi

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Review in Nano-micro letters, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Rayyan Ali Shaukat *Division of Machine Elements, Lulea University of Technology, 97187, Lulea, Sweden.
Muhammad Muqeet Rehman *Department of Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Applied Energy System, Jeju National University, Jeju City, 63243, Republic of Korea.
Maryam KhanDepartment of Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Applied Energy System, Jeju National University, Jeju City, 63243, Republic of Korea.
Rui ChangAerospace Research and Innovation Center (ARIC), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Carlo Saverio IorioCentre for Research and Engineering in Space Technologies, University of Brussels, Brussels , Belgium.
Yarjan Abdul SamadDepartment of Aerospace Engineering, Khalifa University of Science & Technology, 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. yarjan.abdulsamad@ku.ac.ae.
Yijun ShiDivision of Machine Elements, Lulea University of Technology, 97187, Lulea, Sweden. yijun.shi@ltu.se.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Space exploration is significant for scientific innovation, resource utilization, and planetary security. Space exploration involves several systems including satellites, space suits, communication systems, and robotics, which have to function under harsh space conditions such as extreme temperatures (- 270 to 1650 °C), microgravity (10⁻⁶ g), unhealthy humidity (< 20% RH or > 60% RH), high atmospheric pressure (~ 1450 psi), and radiation (4000-5000 mSv). Conventional energy-harvesting technologies (solar cells, fuel cells, and nuclear energy), that are normally used to power these space systems have certain limitations (e.g., sunlight dependence, weight, degradation, big size, high cost, low capacity, radioactivity, complexity, and low efficiency). The constraints in conventional energy resources have made it imperative to look for non-conventional yet efficient alternatives. A great potential for enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and mission duration in space exploration can be offered by integrating triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) with existing energy sources. Recently, the potential of TENG including energy harvesting (from vibrations/movements in satellites and spacecraft), self-powered sensing, and microgravity, for multiple applications in different space missions has been discussed. This review comprehensively covers the use of TENGs for various space applications, such as planetary exploration missions (Mars environment monitoring), manned space equipment, In-orbit robotic operations /collision monitoring, spacecraft's design and structural health monitoring, Aeronautical systems, and conventional energy harvesting (solar and nuclear). This review also discusses the use of self-powered TENG sensors for deep space object perception. At the same time, this review compares TENGs with conventional energy harvesting technologies for space systems. Lastly, this review talks about energy harvesting in satellites, TENG-based satellite communication systems, and future practical implementation challenges (with possible solutions).

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Harsh space conditionsSatellite missionsSelf-powered sensorsSpace missionsSustainable energy harvestingTriboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs)

Identifiers

PMID41484663
PMCPMC12764728

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