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Introduction to Triboluminescence

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Triboluminescence phenomenon has generated extensive research interest over the years since it was reportedly discovered in the sixteenth century by Sir Francis Bacon. Triboluminescent materials are being developed into damage, stress, and impact sensors in diverse engineering systems such as civil and aerospace structures. This introductory chapter provides an overview of the place of triboluminescence within the luminescence spectrum. It also describes the three forms of triboluminescence identified in literature mainly elastico, plastico, and fracto triboluminescence. Results of studies in identifying most promising triboluminescent materials for sensors are also reported.

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Olawale, D.O., Fontenot, R.S., Shohag, M.A.S., Okoli, O.O.I. (2016). Introduction to Triboluminescence. In: Olawale, D., Okoli, O., Fontenot, R., Hollerman, W. (eds) Triboluminescence. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-38842-7_1

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