Metal-Organic Frameworks-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator Powered Visible Light Communication System for Wireless Human-Machine Interactions

•Zeolitic imidazolate framework nanocrystal decorated polyacrylonitrile nanofiber.•Triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered visible light communication system.•Nanofibers provide a higher effective surface area for contact-electrification.•Remarkable electrical power output from nanofiber-based triboelectric nanogenerator.•Nanogenerator for the wireless control of home appliances and text messaging systems.