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Janićijević Ž, Huang T, Bojórquez DIS, Tonmoy TH, Pané S, Makarov D, Baraban L. Design and Development of Transient Sensing Devices for Healthcare Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307232. [PMID: 38484201 PMCID: PMC11132064 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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With the ever-growing requirements in the healthcare sector aimed at personalized diagnostics and treatment, continuous and real-time monitoring of relevant parameters is gaining significant traction. In many applications, health status monitoring may be carried out by dedicated wearable or implantable sensing devices only within a defined period and followed by sensor removal without additional risks for the patient. At the same time, disposal of the increasing number of conventional portable electronic devices with short life cycles raises serious environmental concerns due to the dangerous accumulation of electronic and chemical waste. An attractive solution to address these complex and contradictory demands is offered by biodegradable sensing devices. Such devices may be able to perform required tests within a programmed period and then disappear by safe resorption in the body or harmless degradation in the environment. This work critically assesses the design and development concepts related to biodegradable and bioresorbable sensors for healthcare applications. Different aspects are comprehensively addressed, from fundamental material properties and sensing principles to application-tailored designs, fabrication techniques, and device implementations. The emerging approaches spanning the last 5 years are emphasized and a broad insight into the most important challenges and future perspectives of biodegradable sensors in healthcare are provided.
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- Željko Janićijević
- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer ResearchHelmholtz‐Zentrum Dresden‐Rossendorf e. V.01328DresdenGermany
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- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer ResearchHelmholtz‐Zentrum Dresden‐Rossendorf e. V.01328DresdenGermany
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- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer ResearchHelmholtz‐Zentrum Dresden‐Rossendorf e. V.01328DresdenGermany
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- Multi‐Scale Robotics Lab (MSRL)Institute of Robotics & Intelligent Systems (IRIS)ETH ZürichZürich8092Switzerland
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- Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials ResearchHelmholtz‐Zentrum Dresden‐Rossendorf e. V.01328DresdenGermany
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- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer ResearchHelmholtz‐Zentrum Dresden‐Rossendorf e. V.01328DresdenGermany
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Ali F, Koc M. 3D Printed Polymer Piezoelectric Materials: Transforming Healthcare through Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4470. [PMID: 38231894 PMCID: PMC10708359 DOI: 10.3390/polym15234470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a promising manufacturing platform in biomedical engineering. It offers significant advantages in fabricating complex and customized biomedical products with accuracy, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reproducibility. The rapidly growing field of three-dimensional printing (3DP), which emphasizes customization as its key advantage, is actively searching for functional materials. Among these materials, piezoelectric materials are highly desired due to their linear electromechanical and thermoelectric properties. Polymer piezoelectrics and their composites are in high demand as biomaterials due to their controllable and reproducible piezoelectric properties. Three-dimensional printable piezoelectric materials have opened new possibilities for integration into biomedical fields such as sensors for healthcare monitoring, controlled drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, microfluidic, and artificial muscle actuators. Overall, this review paper provides insights into the fundamentals of polymer piezoelectric materials, the application of polymer piezoelectric materials in biomedical fields, and highlights the challenges and opportunities in realizing their full potential for functional applications. By addressing these challenges, integrating 3DP and piezoelectric materials can lead to the development of advanced sensors and devices with enhanced performance and customization capabilities for biomedical applications.
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- Fawad Ali
- Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha 34110, Qatar;
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Omer SA, McKnight KH, Young LI, Song S. Stimulation strategies for electrical and magnetic modulation of cells and tissues. CELL REGENERATION (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 12:21. [PMID: 37391680 DOI: 10.1186/s13619-023-00165-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Electrical phenomena play an important role in numerous biological processes including cellular signaling, early embryogenesis, tissue repair and remodeling, and growth of organisms. Electrical and magnetic effects have been studied on a variety of stimulation strategies and cell types regarding cellular functions and disease treatments. In this review, we discuss recent advances in using three different stimulation strategies, namely electrical stimulation via conductive and piezoelectric materials as well as magnetic stimulation via magnetic materials, to modulate cell and tissue properties. These three strategies offer distinct stimulation routes given specific material characteristics. This review will evaluate material properties and biological response for these stimulation strategies with respect to their potential applications in neural and musculoskeletal research.
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- Suleyman A Omer
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
- Departments of Neuroscience GIDP, Materials Science and Engineering, BIO5 Institute, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
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Yin J, Reddy VS, Chinnappan A, Ramakrishna S, Xu L. Electrospun Micro/Nanofiber with Various Structures and Functions for Wearable Physical Sensors. POLYM REV 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2158467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Jing Yin
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Centre for Nanotechnology and Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Nanotechnology and Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Nanotechnology and Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Nanotechnology and Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Textile, Dyeing and Printing for Energy Conservation, Discharge Reduction and Cleaner Production (ERC), Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Ghosh S, Qiao W, Yang Z, Orrego S, Neelakantan P. Engineering Dental Tissues Using Biomaterials with Piezoelectric Effect: Current Progress and Future Perspectives. J Funct Biomater 2022; 14:jfb14010008. [PMID: 36662055 PMCID: PMC9867283 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Dental caries and traumatic injuries to teeth may cause irreversible inflammation and eventual death of the dental pulp. Nevertheless, predictably, repair and regeneration of the dentin-pulp complex remain a formidable challenge. In recent years, smart multifunctional materials with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and pro-regenerative properties have emerged as promising approaches to meet this critical clinical need. As a unique class of smart materials, piezoelectric materials have an unprecedented advantage over other stimuli-responsive materials due to their inherent capability to generate electric charges, which have been shown to facilitate both antimicrobial action and tissue regeneration. Nonetheless, studies on piezoelectric biomaterials in the repair and regeneration of the dentin-pulp complex remain limited. In this review, we summarize the biomedical applications of piezoelectric biomaterials in dental applications and elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms contributing to the biological effect of piezoelectricity. Moreover, we highlight how this state-of-the-art can be further exploited in the future for dental tissue engineering.
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- Sumanta Ghosh
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering & Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Oral Health Sciences Department, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
- Bioengineering Department, College of Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Correspondence:
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Hu Z, Li J, Wei X, Wang C, Cao Y, Gao Z, Han J, Li Y. Enhancing Strain-Sensing Properties of the Conductive Hydrogel by Introducing PVDF-TrFE. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:45853-45868. [PMID: 36170495 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Conductive hydrogels have attracted attention because of their wide application in wearable devices. However, it is still a challenge to achieve conductive hydrogels with high sensitivity and wide frequency band response for smart wearable strain sensors. Here, we report a composite hydrogel with piezoresistive and piezoelectric sensing for flexible strain sensors. The composite hydrogel consists of cross-linked chitosan quaternary ammonium salt (CHACC) as the hydrogel matrix, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT: PSS) as the conductive filler, and poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene) (PVDF-TrFE) as the piezoelectric filler. A one-pot thermoforming and solution exchange method was used to synthesize the CHACC/PEDOT: PSS/PVDF-TrFE hydrogel. The hydrogel-based strain sensor exhibits very high sensitivity (GF: 19.3), fast response (response time: 63.2 ms), and wide frequency range (response frequency: 5-25 Hz), while maintaining excellent mechanical properties (elongation at break up to 293%). It can be concluded that enhanced strain-sensing properties of the hydrogel are contributed to both greater change in the relative resistance under stress and wider response to dynamic and static stimulus by adding PVDF-TrFE. This has a broad application in monitoring human motion, detecting subtle movements, and identifying object contours and a hydrogel-based array sensor. This work provides an insight into the design of composite hydrogels based on piezoelectric and piezoresistive sensing with applications for wearable sensors.
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- Zhirui Hu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, P. R. China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, P. R. China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, P. R. China
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Li W, Wang C, Shao D, Lu L, Cao J, Wang X, Lu J, Yang W. Red carbon dot directed biocrystalline alignment for piezoelectric energy harvesting. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:9031-9044. [PMID: 35703451 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr01457b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Herein, using chitin-derived chitosan, we first demonstrate the luminous carbon dot-directed large-scale biocrystalline piezo-phase alignment. This further significantly facilitates the piezo-energy harvesting of Earth-abundant natural biopolymers. A very small, yet moderate, number of red-emission carbon quantum dots (R-CQDs) allow a highly preferential macroscopic alignment of chitosan based, electrospun hybrid nanofibers and a highly preferential microscopic alignment of internal chitosan piezo-phase crystalline lamellae. Meanwhile, R-CQD hybridized bionanofibers maintain the long-wavelength photoluminescence excitation/emission of encapsulated, monodisperse R-CQDs. The piezoelectric voltage output and piezoelectric current output of hybrid bionanofibers reach up to 125 V cm-3 and 1.5 μA cm-3, respectively. They are more than 5 and 6 times higher than those of the state-of-the-art pristine ones, respectively. Moreover, the proof-of-concept red-emission bionanofibrous piezoelectric nanogenerator shows a highly durable, highly stable, and highly reproducible piezoresponse in over 10 000 continuous load cycles. As a reliable renewable energy source, it demonstrates the fast charging of external capacitors and the direct operation of commercial electronics. In particular, as a self-powered wearable tactile healthcare sensor, it attains ultrahigh mechanosensitivity in sensing a broad range of human biophysiological pressures and strains.
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- Wei Li
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, China.
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Najjari A, Mehdinavaz Aghdam R, Ebrahimi SAS, Suresh K S, Krishnan S, Shanthi C, Ramalingam M. Smart piezoelectric biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: a review. BIOMED ENG-BIOMED TE 2022; 67:71-88. [PMID: 35313098 DOI: 10.1515/bmt-2021-0265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Due to the presence of electric fields and piezoelectricity in various living tissues, piezoelectric materials have been incorporated into biomedical applications especially for tissue regeneration. The piezoelectric scaffolds can perfectly mimic the environment of natural tissues. The ability of scaffolds which have been made from piezoelectric materials in promoting cell proliferation and regeneration of damaged tissues has encouraged researchers in biomedical areas to work on various piezoelectric materials for fabricating tissue engineering scaffolds. In this review article, the way that cells of different tissues like cardio, bone, cartilage, bladder, nerve, skin, tendon, and ligament respond to electric fields and the mechanism of tissue regeneration with the help of piezoelectric effect will be discussed. Furthermore, all of the piezoelectric materials are not suitable for biomedical applications even if they have high piezoelectricity since other properties such as biocompatibility are vital. Seen in this light, the proper piezoelectric materials which are approved for biomedical applications are mentioned. Totally, the present review introduces the recent materials and technologies that have been used for tissue engineering besides the role of electric fields in living tissues.
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- Aryan Najjari
- School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Magnetic Materials Research Center, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Magnetic Materials Research Center, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Magnetic Materials Research Center, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials & Organ Engineering Group, Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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- School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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Qian W, Yang W, Zhang Y, Bowen CR, Yang Y. Piezoelectric Materials for Controlling Electro-Chemical Processes. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2020; 12:149. [PMID: 34138166 PMCID: PMC7770897 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-020-00489-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Piezoelectric materials have been analyzed for over 100 years, due to their ability to convert mechanical vibrations into electric charge or electric fields into a mechanical strain for sensor, energy harvesting, and actuator applications. A more recent development is the coupling of piezoelectricity and electro-chemistry, termed piezo-electro-chemistry, whereby the piezoelectrically induced electric charge or voltage under a mechanical stress can influence electro-chemical reactions. There is growing interest in such coupled systems, with a corresponding growth in the number of associated publications and patents. This review focuses on recent development of the piezo-electro-chemical coupling multiple systems based on various piezoelectric materials. It provides an overview of the basic characteristics of piezoelectric materials and comparison of operating conditions and their overall electro-chemical performance. The reported piezo-electro-chemical mechanisms are examined in detail. Comparisons are made between the ranges of material morphologies employed, and typical operating conditions are discussed. In addition, potential future directions and applications for the development of piezo-electro-chemical hybrid systems are described. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent studies on how piezoelectric materials and devices have been applied to control electro-chemical processes, with an aim to inspire and direct future efforts in this emerging research field.
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- Weiqi Qian
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Materials, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo, 315211, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AK, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AK, UK.
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China.
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, People's Republic of China.
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China.
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Hosseini E, Manjakkal L, Shakthivel D, Dahiya R. Glycine-Chitosan-Based Flexible Biodegradable Piezoelectric Pressure Sensor. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:9008-9016. [PMID: 32011853 PMCID: PMC7146751 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b21052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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This paper presents flexible pressure sensors based on free-standing and biodegradable glycine-chitosan piezoelectric films. Fabricated by the self-assembly of biological molecules of glycine within a water-based chitosan solution, the piezoelectric films consist of a stable spherulite structure of β-glycine (size varying from a few millimeters to 1 cm) embedded in an amorphous chitosan polymer. The polymorphic phase of glycine crystals in chitosan, evaluated by X-ray diffraction, confirms formation of a pure ferroelectric phase of glycine (β-phase). Our results show that a simple solvent-casting method can be used to prepare a biodegradable β-glycine/chitosan-based piezoelectric film with sensitivity (∼2.82 ± 0.2 mV kPa-1) comparable to those of nondegradable commercial piezoelectric materials. The measured capacitance of the β-glycine/chitosan film is in the range from 0.26 to 0.12 nF at a frequency range from 100 Hz to 1 MHz, and its dielectric constant and loss factor are 7.7 and 0.18, respectively, in the high impedance range under ambient conditions. The results suggest that the glycine-chitosan composite is a promising new biobased piezoelectric material for biodegradable sensors for applications in wearable biomedical diagnostics.
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- Ensieh
S. Hosseini
- Bendable Electronics and
Sensing Technologies Group, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
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- Bendable Electronics and
Sensing Technologies Group, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
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- Bendable Electronics and
Sensing Technologies Group, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
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- Bendable Electronics and
Sensing Technologies Group, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
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Design of high conductive and piezoelectric poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/chitosan nanofibers for enhancing cellular electrical stimulation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 559:65-75. [PMID: 31610306 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Electroactive nanofibrous scaffold is a vital tool for the study of the various biological research fields from bioelectronics to regenerative medicine, which can provide cell preferable 3D nanofiber architecture and programmed electrical signal. However, intrinsic non-biodegradability is a major problem that hinders its widespread application in the clinic. Herein, we designed, synthesized, and characterized shell/core poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT)/chitosan (CS) nanofibers by combining the electrospinning and recrystallization processes. Upon incorporating a trace amount of PEDOT (1.0 wt%), the resultant PEDOT/CS nanofibers exhibited low interfacial charge transfer impedance, high electrochemical stability, high electrical conductivity (up to 0.1945 S/cm), and ultrasensitive piezoelectric property (output voltage of 22.5 mV by a human hair prodding). With such unique electrical and conductive properties, PEDOT/CS nanofibers were further applied to brain neuroglioma cells (BNCs) to stimulate their adhesion, proliferation, growth, and development under an optimal external electrical stimulation (ES) and a pulse voltage of 400 mV/cm. ES-responsive PEDOT/CS nanofibers indeed promoted BNCs growth and development as indicated by a large number and density of axons. The synergetic interplay between external ES and piezoelectric voltage demonstrates new PEDOT-based nanofibers as implantable electroactive scaffolds for numerous applications in nerve tissue engineering, human health monitoring, brain mantle information extraction, and degradable microelectronic devices.
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Younas M, Noreen A, Sharif A, Majeed A, Hassan A, Tabasum S, Mohammadi A, Zia KM. A review on versatile applications of blends and composites of CNC with natural and synthetic polymers with mathematical modeling. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 124:591-626. [PMID: 30447361 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.11.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cellulose is world's most abundant, renewable and recyclable polysaccharide on earth. Cellulose is composed of both amorphous and crystalline regions. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are extracted from crystalline region of cellulose. The most attractive feature of CNC is that it can be used as nanofiller to reinforce several synthetic and natural polymers. In this article, a comprehensive overview of modification of several natural and synthetic polymers using CNCs as reinforcer in respective polymer matrix is given. The immense activities of CNCs are successfully utilized to enhance the mechanical properties and to broaden the field of application of respective polymer. All the technical scientific issues have been discussed highlighting the recent advancement in biomedical and packaging field.
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- Muhammad Younas
- Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38030, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38030, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38030, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38030, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38030, Pakistan
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38030, Pakistan.
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Chorsi MT, Curry EJ, Chorsi HT, Das R, Baroody J, Purohit PK, Ilies H, Nguyen TD. Piezoelectric Biomaterials for Sensors and Actuators. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1802084. [PMID: 30294947 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201802084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 225] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2018] [Revised: 07/01/2018] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Recent advances in materials, manufacturing, biotechnology, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have fostered many exciting biosensors and bioactuators that are based on biocompatible piezoelectric materials. These biodevices can be safely integrated with biological systems for applications such as sensing biological forces, stimulating tissue growth and healing, as well as diagnosing medical problems. Herein, the principles, applications, future opportunities, and challenges of piezoelectric biomaterials for medical uses are reviewed thoroughly. Modern piezoelectric biosensors/bioactuators are developed with new materials and advanced methods in microfabrication/encapsulation to avoid the toxicity of conventional lead-based piezoelectric materials. Intriguingly, some piezoelectric materials are biodegradable in nature, which eliminates the need for invasive implant extraction. Together, these advancements in the field of piezoelectric materials and microsystems can spark a new age in the field of medicine.
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- Meysam T Chorsi
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
- Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
- Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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Jacob J, More N, Kalia K, Kapusetti G. Piezoelectric smart biomaterials for bone and cartilage tissue engineering. Inflamm Regen 2018; 38:2. [PMID: 29497465 PMCID: PMC5828134 DOI: 10.1186/s41232-018-0059-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Tissues like bone and cartilage are remodeled dynamically for their functional requirements by signaling pathways. The signals are controlled by the cells and extracellular matrix and transmitted through an electrical and chemical synapse. Scaffold-based tissue engineering therapies largely disturb the natural signaling pathways, due to their rigidity towards signal conduction, despite their therapeutic advantages. Thus, there is a high need of smart biomaterials, which can conveniently generate and transfer the bioelectric signals analogous to native tissues for appropriate physiological functions. Piezoelectric materials can generate electrical signals in response to the applied stress. Furthermore, they can stimulate the signaling pathways and thereby enhance the tissue regeneration at the impaired site. The piezoelectric scaffolds can act as sensitive mechanoelectrical transduction systems. Hence, it is applicable to the regions, where mechanical loads are predominant. The present review is mainly concentrated on the mechanism related to the electrical stimulation in a biological system and the different piezoelectric materials suitable for bone and cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Jaicy Jacob
- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ahmedabad, 380054 India
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- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ahmedabad, 380054 India
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- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ahmedabad, 380054 India
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- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ahmedabad, 380054 India
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Praveen E, Murugan S, Jayakumar K. Investigations on the existence of piezoelectric property of a bio-polymer – chitosan and its application in vibration sensors. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra04752e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A variety of physical and chemical properties of bio-polymers like chitosan have been investigated although their inherent behavior, such as piezoelectricity, has not been investigated to date.
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- E. Praveen
- Nanostructure Lab
- Department of Physics
- The Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University
- India
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- Nanostructure Lab
- Department of Physics
- The Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University
- India
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Cheng W, Li H, Zheng X, Chen L, Cheng F, He J, Liu K, Cai P, Wang X, Huang Y. Processing, characterization and hemostatic mechanism of a ultraporous collagen/ORC biodegradable composite with excellent biological effectiveness. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2016; 18:29183-29191. [DOI: 10.1039/c6cp01374k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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To overcome the hemostatic limitations, ultraporous Col/ORC composites were prepared in this paper.
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Hänninen A, Rajala S, Salpavaara T, Kellomäki M, Tuukkanen S. Piezoelectric Sensitivity of a Layered Film of Chitosan and Cellulose Nanocrystals. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2016.11.397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The piezoelectric properties of bone play an important role in the bone remodeling process and can be employed in clinical bone repair. In this study, the piezo-voltage of bone between two surfaces of a bone beam under bending deformation was measured using an ultra-high-input impedance bioamplifier. The influence of shear stress on the signs of piezo-voltages in bone was determined by comparing and contrasting the results from three-point and four-point bending experiments. From the three-point bending experiment, the study found that the signs of piezo-voltages depend only on shear stress and are not sensitive to the normal stress.
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Gindl W, Emsenhuber G, Plackner J, Konnerth J, Keckes J. Converse Piezoelectric Effect in Cellulose I Revealed by Wide-Angle X-ray Diffraction. Biomacromolecules 2010; 11:1281-5. [DOI: 10.1021/bm1000668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Wolfgang Gindl
- Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering, BOKU-University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Science, A-1190 Vienna, Austria, and Department of Materials Physics, University of Leoben and Erich Schmid Institute for Materials Science, Austrian Academy of Sciences, A-8700 Leoben, Leoben, Austria
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- Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering, BOKU-University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Science, A-1190 Vienna, Austria, and Department of Materials Physics, University of Leoben and Erich Schmid Institute for Materials Science, Austrian Academy of Sciences, A-8700 Leoben, Leoben, Austria
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- Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering, BOKU-University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Science, A-1190 Vienna, Austria, and Department of Materials Physics, University of Leoben and Erich Schmid Institute for Materials Science, Austrian Academy of Sciences, A-8700 Leoben, Leoben, Austria
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- Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering, BOKU-University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Science, A-1190 Vienna, Austria, and Department of Materials Physics, University of Leoben and Erich Schmid Institute for Materials Science, Austrian Academy of Sciences, A-8700 Leoben, Leoben, Austria
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- Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering, BOKU-University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Science, A-1190 Vienna, Austria, and Department of Materials Physics, University of Leoben and Erich Schmid Institute for Materials Science, Austrian Academy of Sciences, A-8700 Leoben, Leoben, Austria
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