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Applications of Piezoelectric Materials in Biomedical Engineering
Zian Wang1, Yanan Wang1, Chenglin Yang1
1National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Macromolecular Bioscience
|April 28, 2025
Summary
Piezoelectric materials convert mechanical energy into electrical energy for biomedical applications. This review covers their progress, high-performance strategies, and uses in biosensing, energy harvesting, and tissue engineering.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Piezoelectric materials possess unique asymmetric crystal structures.
- They convert environmental mechanical energy (e.g., ultrasound) into electrical or chemical energy.
- These materials are gaining traction in biomedical research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review research progress on piezoelectric materials.
- To outline strategies for high-performance piezoelectric materials and devices.
- To explore biomedical applications of piezoelectric implants.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of piezoelectric materials research.
- Analysis of frontier strategies for high-performance electrical materials.
- Discussion of piezoelectric implant applications in biomedicine.
Main Results:
- Piezoelectric materials offer diverse biomedical applications, including energy harvesters, biosensors, and tissue engineering.
- Highly oriented piezoelectric materials can be achieved through intermolecular forces.
- Applications span biosensing, energy harvesting, tissue engineering, and disease treatment.
Conclusions:
- Piezoelectric materials are versatile for advanced biomedical applications.
- Further research is needed to address challenges in piezoelectric device development.
- Optimizing material orientation and device design is crucial for future success.
