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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Harvesting

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  • Nanogenerators (NG) offer solutions for powering electronic systems without external power sources.
  • Mechanical energy from human body movements can be harnessed to drive NG for self-powered applications.
  • The past decade has seen significant advancements in NG technology for biomedical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review major applications of nanogenerators in biomedical fields.
  • To identify challenges hindering clinical adoption of NG.
  • To discuss the future potential of NG in healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of nanogenerator applications in the biomedical field.
  • Analysis of current challenges in nanogenerator development for clinical use.
  • Discussion on the integration of nanogenerator technology with medical principles.

Main Results:

  • Nanogenerators have diverse applications in the circulatory and neural systems, cell modulation, microbe disinfection, and biodegradable electronics.
  • Key challenges for clinical application include miniaturization, device duration, encapsulation, and output performance.
  • Successful integration requires closer alignment between NG development and medical principles.

Conclusions:

  • Nanogenerators hold significant potential as power sources for self-powered healthcare systems.
  • Overcoming current challenges is crucial for the widespread clinical adoption of NG.
  • NG are poised to become important complementary or alternative power suppliers to traditional batteries in healthcare electronics.