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Advances in integrated power supplies for self-powered bioelectronic devices
Yu Xin1,2, Bin Sun1, Yifei Kong1
1Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117585, Singapore. ymzhang@nus.edu.sg.
Nanoscale
|January 23, 2025
Summary
Self-powered bioelectronic devices eliminate external wires, enhancing patient mobility and safety. This review covers advances in integrated power supplies for these crucial medical technologies.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Energy Harvesting
Background:
- Bioelectronic devices require stable power for medical functions.
- External power supplies and wires limit mobility and increase infection risks.
- Self-powered devices offer a solution to these limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in power supplies for self-powered bioelectronic devices.
- To discuss challenges and future perspectives in integrated power supply technologies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of self-powered device technologies.
- Analysis of integrated power supply systems.
- Discussion of design and manufacturing considerations.
Main Results:
- Overview of various integrated power sources: triboelectric nanogenerators, piezoelectric nanogenerators, thermoelectric generators, batteries, biofuel cells, solar cells, wireless power transfer, and hybrid systems.
- Highlighting recent advancements in these power supply technologies.
- Identification of key challenges and future research directions.
Conclusions:
- Integrated power supplies are vital for next-generation self-powered bioelectronic devices.
- Addressing challenges in power supply technology is crucial for clinical translation.
- Future work should focus on improving efficiency, miniaturization, and biocompatibility.
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