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Yuanzheng Zhang^1,2, Xiangyang Gao¹, Yonghui Wu²

¹Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education School of Physics and Technology Wuhan University Wuhan P. R. China.

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Summary

Nanogenerators (NGs) offer a sustainable power solution for biomedical electronics, converting ambient energy to electricity. This technology enables self-powered devices for sensing and therapeutic applications, overcoming battery limitations.

Keywords:

implantable medical application nanogenerators physiological sensors self‐powered wearable

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Energy Harvesting

Background:

Conventional batteries limit the longevity and practicality of biomedical electronic devices.
Nanogenerators (NGs) offer a promising alternative by harvesting ambient energy.
Self-powered technology addresses the energy challenges in advanced biomedical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To review self-powered technologies based on nanogenerators (NGs).
To explore recent biomedical applications of NGs in sensing and device powering.
To analyze challenges and future perspectives in self-powered biomedical devices.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on nanogenerator technology.
Categorization of applications into sensing and therapeutic uses.
Analysis of energy conversion mechanisms and device integration.

Main Results:

NGs can convert biomechanical and thermal energy into electrical signals for health monitoring.
Generated electrical energy from NGs can stimulate biological tissues.
NGs can power various biomedical devices, enhancing their functionality.

Conclusions:

Self-powered nanogenerator technology is crucial for advancing modern biomedical electronics.
This technology overcomes the limitations of traditional batteries in healthcare devices.
Future development holds potential for innovative self-powered biomedical solutions.