Shaking Triboelectric Nanogenerator

What if we could harvest the energy from our everyday movement? Triboelectric Nanogenerators can do just that! Join Matt as he explains how this technology works and shows you how to build one with some inexpensive supplies!

For more information and for full written instructions, please visit:
https://education.mrsec.wisc.edu/trib...

Timestamps for this video:
3:30 Needed Materials Overview
5:08 Needed Materials List
5:12 Construction Step 1 - Preparing and positioning your wires
7:42 Construction Step 2 - Lining shell with aluminum foil
9:35 Construction Step 3 - Covering ball with tape
10:45 Construction Step 4 - Connecting to the LED

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