ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Neural-electronic
interfaces
through
delivering
electroceuticals
to
lesions
and
modulating
pathological
endogenous
electrical
environments
offer
exciting
opportunities
treat
drug-refractory
neurological
disorders.
Such
an
interface
should
ideally
be
compatible
with
the
neural
tissue
aggressive
biofluid
environment.
Unfortunately,
no
specifically
designed
for
is
available
so
far;
instead,
simply
stacking
encapsulation
layer
on
silicon-based
substrates
makes
them
susceptible
leakage,
device
malfunction,
foreign-body
reactions.
Here,
we
developed
a
biofluid-permeable
erosion-resistant
wireless
neural-electronic
(BNEI)
that
composed
of
flexible
3D
interconnected
poly(l-lactide)
fibrous
network
dense
axially
aligned
piezoelectrical
molecular
chain
arrangement
architecture.
The
organized
structure
enhances
tortuous
pathway
longitudinal
piezoelectric
coefficient
fibers,
improves
their
water
barrier
properties,
enables
efficient
conversion
low-intensity
acoustic
vibrations
transmitted
in
biofluids
into
signals,
achieving
long-term
stable
neuromodulation.
A
3-month
clinical
trial
demonstrated
BNEI
can
effectively
accelerate
cascade
peripheral
neuropathy
nerve
regeneration
transcranially
modulate
cerebellar-cerebral
circuit
dynamics,
suppressing
seizures
temporal
lobe
epilepsy.
clinically
scalable
approach
neuromodulation
broadly
applicable
modulation
neurohomeostasis
both
central
nervous
systems.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(17), P. 8632 - 8712
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Bioelectronics
is
a
hot
research
topic,
yet
an
important
tool,
as
it
facilitates
the
creation
of
advanced
medical
devices
that
interact
with
biological
systems
to
effectively
diagnose,
monitor
and
treat
broad
spectrum
health
conditions.
Electrical
stimulation
(ES)
pivotal
technique
in
bioelectronics,
offering
precise,
non-pharmacological
means
modulate
control
processes
across
molecular,
cellular,
tissue,
organ
levels.
This
method
holds
potential
restore
or
enhance
physiological
functions
compromised
by
diseases
injuries
integrating
sophisticated
electrical
signals,
device
interfaces,
designs
tailored
specific
mechanisms.
review
explains
mechanisms
which
ES
influences
cellular
behaviors,
introduces
essential
principles,
discusses
performance
requirements
for
optimal
systems,
highlights
representative
applications.
From
this
review,
we
can
realize
based
bioelectronics
therapy,
regenerative
medicine
rehabilitation
engineering
technologies,
ranging
from
tissue
neurological
modulation
cardiovascular
cognitive
functions.
underscores
versatility
various
biomedical
contexts
emphasizes
need
adapt
complex
clinical
landscapes
addresses.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(3), P. 1564 - 1564
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Conducting
polymers
(CPs)
are
an
innovative
class
of
materials
recognized
for
their
high
flexibility
and
biocompatibility,
making
them
ideal
choice
health
monitoring
applications
that
require
flexibility.
They
active
in
design.
Advances
fabrication
technology
allow
the
incorporation
CPs
at
various
levels,
by
combining
diverse
monomers
with
metal
particles,
2D
materials,
carbon
nanomaterials,
copolymers
through
process
polymerization
mixing.
This
method
produces
unique
physicochemical
properties
is
highly
customizable.
In
particular,
development
expanded
surface
area
conductivity
has
significantly
improved
performance
sensors,
providing
sensitivity
expanding
range
available
options.
However,
due
to
morphological
diversity
new
thus
variety
characteristics
can
be
synthesized
other
types
functionalities,
choosing
right
combination
a
sensor
application
difficult
but
becomes
important.
review
focuses
on
classifying
role
CP
highlights
recent
advances
design,
especially
field
healthcare
monitoring.
It
also
synthesizes
sensing
mechanisms
evaluates
electrochemical
surfaces
Furthermore,
revolutionized
will
discussed
detail.
Cyborg and Bionic Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
With
the
prevalence
of
cardiovascular
disease,
it
is
imperative
that
medical
monitoring
and
treatment
become
more
instantaneous
comfortable
for
patients.
Recently,
wearable
implantable
optoelectronic
devices
can
be
seamlessly
integrated
into
human
body
to
enable
physiological
in
an
imperceptible
spatiotemporally
unconstrained
manner,
opening
countless
possibilities
intelligent
healthcare
paradigm.
To
achieve
biointegrated
cardiac
healthcare,
researchers
have
focused
on
novel
strategies
construction
flexible/stretchable
systems.
Here,
we
overview
progress
flexible
stretchable
optoelectronics
devices.
Firstly,
device
design
addressed,
including
mechanical
design,
interface
adhesion,
encapsulation
strategies.
Next,
practical
applications
monitoring,
optogenetics,
nongenetic
stimulation
are
presented.
Finally,
outlook
systems
discussed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 8, 2024
Abstract
Bioelectronic
implantable
devices
are
adept
at
facilitating
continuous
monitoring
of
health
and
enabling
the
early
detection
diseases,
offering
insights
into
physiological
conditions
various
bodily
organs.
Furthermore,
these
advanced
systems
have
therapeutic
capabilities
in
neuromodulation,
demonstrating
their
efficacy
addressing
diverse
medical
through
precise
delivery
stimuli
directly
to
specific
targets.
This
comprehensive
review
explores
developments
applications
bioelectronic
within
biomedical
field.
Special
emphasis
is
placed
on
evolution
closed‐loop
systems,
which
stand
out
for
dynamic
treatment
adjustments
based
real‐time
feedback.
The
integration
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
edge
computing
technologies
discussed,
significantly
bolster
diagnostic
functions
devices.
By
elemental
analyses,
current
challenges,
future
directions
devices,
aims
guide
pathway
advances
Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
387(6737), P. 967 - 973
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Hydrogels
consist
of
cross-linked
polymers
that
are
highly
swollen
with
water.
Water
evaporation
or
freezing
during
temperature
changes
may
lead
to
stiff
and
brittle
hydrogels.
We
introduce
a
strategy
called
“hydro-locking,”
which
involves
immobilizing
the
water
molecules
within
polymer
network
hydrogel.
This
is
accomplished
by
establishing
robust
connections
between
using
sulfuric
acid.
A
sacrificial
introduced
shield
prime
from
collapsing.
Under
hydro-locking
mode,
an
alginate-polyacrylamide
double-network
hydrogel
remains
soft
stretchable
range
spans
–115°
143°C.
The
works
hydrogels
solutions
enable
preservation
observation
materials
even
living
organisms
at
extreme
temperatures.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Abstract
Neural
biointerfacing,
enabling
direct
communication
between
neural
systems
and
external
devices,
holds
great
promises
for
applications
in
brain
machine
interfaces,
prosthetics,
neuromodulation.
However,
current
electronics
made
of
conventional
rigid
materials
are
challenged
by
their
inherent
mechanical
mismatch
with
the
tissues.
Hydrogel
bioelectronics,
properties
compatible
tissues,
represent
an
alternative
to
these
limitations
enable
next‐generation
biointerfacing
technology.
Here,
overview
cutting‐edge
research
on
conducting
hydrogels
(CHs)
bioelectronics
development,
emphasizing
material
design
principles,
manufacturing
techniques,
essential
requirements,
corresponding
application
scenarios
is
presented.
Future
challenges
potential
directions
regarding
CHs‐based
technologies,
including
long‐term
reliability,
multimodal
hydrogel
closed‐loop
system
wireless
power
supply
system,
raised.
It
believed
that
this
review
will
serve
as
a
valuable
resource
further
advancement
implementation
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 2552 - 2563
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Unraveling
the
complexities
of
brain
function,
which
is
crucial
for
advancing
human
health,
remains
a
grand
challenge.
This
endeavor
demands
precise
monitoring
small
molecules
such
as
neurotransmitters,
chemical
messengers
in
brain.
In
this
Perspective,
we
explore
potential
aptamers,
selective
synthetic
bioreceptors
integrated
into
electronic
affinity
platforms
to
address
limitations
neurochemical
biosensing.
We
emphasize
importance
characterizing
aptamer
thermodynamics
and
target
binding
realize
functional
biosensors
biological
systems.
focus
on
two
label-free
spanning
micro-
nanoscale:
field-effect
transistors
nanopores.
Integration
well-characterized
structure-switching
aptamers
overcame
nonspecific
binding,
challenge
that
has
hindered
translation
from
lab
clinic.
transformative
era
driven
by
neuroscience
breakthroughs,
technological
innovations,
multidisciplinary
collaborations,
an
renaissance
holds
bridge
gaps
reshape
landscape
diagnostics
neuroscience.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(18), P. 12271 - 12287
Published: April 24, 2024
The
integration
of
next-generation
electronics
into
society
is
rapidly
reshaping
our
daily
interactions
and
lifestyles,
revolutionizing
communication
engagement
with
the
world.
Future
promise
stimuli-responsive
features
enhanced
biocompatibility,
such
as
skin-like
health
monitors
sensors
embedded
in
food
packaging,
transforming
healthcare
reducing
waste.
Imparting
degradability
may
reduce
adverse
environmental
impact
lead
to
opportunities
for
monitoring.
While
advancements
have
been
made
producing
degradable
materials
encapsulants,
substrates,
dielectrics,
availability
conducting
semiconducting
remains
restricted.
π-Conjugated
polymers
are
promising
candidates
development
conductors
or
semiconductors
due
ability
tune
their
stimuli-responsiveness,
mechanical
durability.
This
perspective
highlights
three
design
considerations:
selection
π-conjugated
monomers,
synthetic
coupling
strategies,
degradation
polymers,
generating
electronics.
We
describe
current
challenges
monomeric
present
options
circumvent
these
issues
by
highlighting
biobased
compounds
known
pathways
stable
monomers
that
allow
chemically
recyclable
polymers.
Next,
we
strategies
compatible
synthesis
including
direct
arylation
polymerization
enzymatic
polymerization.
Lastly,
discuss
various
modes
depolymerization
characterization
techniques
enhance
comprehension
potential
byproducts
formed
during
polymer
cleavage.
Our
considers
parameters
parallel
rather
than
independently
while
having
a
targeted
application
mind
accelerate
discovery
high-performance
organic
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 1185 - 1194
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
While
plastic
pollution
threatens
ecosystems
and
human
health,
the
use
of
products
continues
to
increase.
Limiting
its
harm
requires
design
strategies
for
informed
by
threats
that
plastics
pose
environment.
Thus,
we
developed
a
sustainability
metric
ecodesign
with
low
environmental
persistence
uncompromised
performance.
To
do
this,
integrated
degradation
rate
into
established
material
selection
strategies,
deriving
indices
persistence.
By
comparing
impact
on-the-market
proposed
alternatives,
show
accounting
in
could
translate
societal
benefits
hundreds
millions
dollars
single
consumer
product.
Our
analysis
identifies
materials
their
properties
deserve
development,
adoption,
investment
create
functional
less
environmentally
impactful
products.