Flexible and biocompatible high-performance solid-state micro-battery for implantable orthodontic system

Arwa T. Kutbee; Rabab R. Bahabry; Kholod O. Alamoudi; Mohamed T. Ghoneim; Marlon D. Cordero; Amani S. Almuslem; Abdurrahman Gumus; Elhadj M. Diallo; Joanna M. Nassar; Aftab M. Hussain; Niveen M. Khashab; Muhammad M. Hussain

doi:10.1038/s41528-017-0008-7

npj Flexible Electronics (Oct 2017)

Flexible and biocompatible high-performance solid-state micro-battery for implantable orthodontic system

Arwa T. Kutbee,
Rabab R. Bahabry,
Kholod O. Alamoudi,
Mohamed T. Ghoneim,
Marlon D. Cordero,
Amani S. Almuslem,
Abdurrahman Gumus,
Elhadj M. Diallo,
Joanna M. Nassar,
Aftab M. Hussain,
Niveen M. Khashab,
Muhammad M. Hussain

Affiliations

Arwa T. Kutbee: Integrated Nanotechnology Lab and Integrated Disruptive Electronic Applications (IDEA) Lab, Material Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Rabab R. Bahabry: Integrated Nanotechnology Lab and Integrated Disruptive Electronic Applications (IDEA) Lab, Material Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Kholod O. Alamoudi: Khashab Research Group, Chemical Science, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Mohamed T. Ghoneim: Integrated Nanotechnology Lab and Integrated Disruptive Electronic Applications (IDEA) Lab, Electrical Engineering, Computer Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Marlon D. Cordero: Integrated Nanotechnology Lab and Integrated Disruptive Electronic Applications (IDEA) Lab, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Amani S. Almuslem: Integrated Nanotechnology Lab and Integrated Disruptive Electronic Applications (IDEA) Lab, Electrical Engineering, Computer Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Abdurrahman Gumus: Integrated Nanotechnology Lab and Integrated Disruptive Electronic Applications (IDEA) Lab, Electrical Engineering, Computer Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Elhadj M. Diallo: KAUST Nanofabrication Core Lab, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Joanna M. Nassar: Integrated Nanotechnology Lab and Integrated Disruptive Electronic Applications (IDEA) Lab, Electrical Engineering, Computer Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Aftab M. Hussain: Integrated Nanotechnology Lab and Integrated Disruptive Electronic Applications (IDEA) Lab, Electrical Engineering, Computer Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Niveen M. Khashab: Khashab Research Group, Chemical Science, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Muhammad M. Hussain: Integrated Nanotechnology Lab and Integrated Disruptive Electronic Applications (IDEA) Lab, Electrical Engineering, Computer Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-017-0008-7
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 1, no. 1
pp. 1 – 8

Abstract

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Bioelectronics: A flexible micro-battery for healthcare There is an increasing demand for advanced healthcare electronics. That can be powered by physically flexible, biocompatible and high performance energy storage devices. However, existing technologies do not allow a combination of all favorable attributes in a single system. Now Muhammad Hussain and co-workers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia show a physically compliant lithium ion micro-battery with an unprecedented high volumetric energy after cycling 120 times. They further integrate the battery module in a 3D printed encapsulation with near-infrared LEDs to demonstrate a smart dental brace. The present orthodontic system may be used as a personalized healthcare device that serves in faster bone regeneration and enhanced enamel healthcare protection with cost benefits.

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ISSN: 2397-4621 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Electronics; Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
Website: https://www.nature.com/npjflexelectron/

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