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Magnetoelectrics Enables Large Power Delivery to mm-Sized Wireless Bioelectronics
Biorxiv : the Preprint Server for Biology
|September 21, 2023
Summary
Researchers developed a new wireless power transfer method using magnetoelectric materials, achieving over four times higher power density for implantable bioelectronic devices. This breakthrough enables more powerful, miniaturized, and battery-free medical applications.
Area of Science:
- Bioelectronic Engineering
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Devices
Background:
- Minimally invasive implantable bioelectronic devices require high power delivery to small implants.
- Traditional wireless power transfer (WPT) methods face limitations in achieving sufficient power density for miniaturized devices.
- Magnetoelectric (ME) materials offer a novel approach for WPT by converting magnetic fields to electrical voltage.
Conclusions:
- Optimized ME material WPT significantly enhances power delivery for miniaturized bioelectronic implants.
- The improved power density enables more power-demanding bioelectronic applications.
- This advancement paves the way for advanced, battery-free, mm-sized implantable devices.
