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¹Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California - Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-1740, USA. gdtroszak@berkeley.edu

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Electrochemistry

Background:

Electroporation is a widely used technique for cell membrane manipulation.
Existing electroporation devices often require external power sources, limiting portability and ease of use.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate the feasibility of a self-powered galvanic electroporation device.
To explore the use of singularity-induced nano-electroporation for enhanced electric fields.
To model the current distribution and power generation capabilities of the device.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a singularity-induced nano-electroporation configuration within a galvanic electrochemical cell.
Developing a secondary current distribution model to analyze electric field generation and power output.

Main Results:

The self-powered device successfully generates electric fields sufficient for both reversible and irreversible electroporation.
The galvanic electrochemical cell configuration amplifies the electric field effectively.
The device demonstrates the capability to generate a small amount of electrical power.

Conclusions:

A self-powered galvanic electroporation device is feasible.
The singularity-induced nano-electroporation configuration offers a promising approach for portable electroporation systems.
This technology has the potential to advance cell membrane manipulation techniques with integrated power generation.