triboelectricity
Rubbing generates charge
Triboelectricity is electric charge generated by friction between materials—the static that builds when you shuffle across carpet in socks or rub a balloon on your hair.
The effect depends on which materials contact each other; some readily give up electrons, others readily accept them.
The spark when you touch a doorknob is triboelectricity discharging.
Study of stationary charges
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
- piezoelectricityStress-generated electricity in crystals
- electrochemistryStudy of current-reaction interplay
- dielectricsNon-conducting materials storing charge
Applying pressure while moving
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- separationState of being apart
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- slidingMoving smoothly across surface
grinding · polishing · chafing · wear · surface · material · polymer · fabric
Without motion or change
- chargeCost or accusation
- polarityState of opposing forces
- coulombUnit of electrical charge
- attractionPull toward something
repulsion · induction · dielectric · insulator · conductor · electrometer · spark-gap · grounding
Tiny fiery particle
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- explosionViolent burst of energy
- flammableProne to ignition
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
grounding · discharge · ESD · antistatic · humidifier · safety · prevention
Microscale electricity-producing device
kinetic · mechanical · vibration · motion · conversion · sustainable · renewable · self-powered
electrostatics
Study of stationary charges
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
- piezoelectricityStress-generated electricity in crystals
- electrochemistryStudy of current-reaction interplay
dielectrics · semiconductors · insulators · conductors · electromagnetism
rubbing
Applying pressure while moving
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- separationState of being apart
- abrasionShallow surface wound
sliding · grinding · polishing · chafing · wear · surface · material · polymer · fabric · nylon
static
Without motion or change
attraction · repulsion · induction · dielectric · insulator · conductor · electrometer · spark-gap · grounding
spark
Tiny fiery particle
combustion · grounding · discharge · ESD · antistatic · humidifier · safety · prevention
nanogenerator
Microscale electricity-producing device
sensor · kinetic · mechanical · vibration · motion · conversion · sustainable · renewable · self-powered · biomedical
balloon
Inflatable rubber sac
doorknob · shock · cling · plastic · styrofoam · laundry · winter · humidity · slide
triboelectricityelectrochemistry
Study of current-reaction interplay
electromagnetic induction · piezoelectricity · thermoelectricity · photoelectricity · hydroelectricity
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