Breaking piezoelectric limits of molecules for biodegradable implants
Jianhua Hao,
Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek,
Wan Hairul Anuar Kamaruddin,
Jianhua Li
Affiliations
Jianhua Hao
Department of Applied Physics Department of Biomedical Engineering, and Research Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong China
Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek
Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor Bahru Malaysia
Wan Hairul Anuar Kamaruddin
Laboratories Center & Physics Department PPMU Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor Bahru Malaysia
Jianhua Li
Department of Biomaterials School and Hospital of Stomatology Cheeloo College of Medicine Shandong University Jinan China
Abstract In the quest for optimizing biodegradable implants, the exploration of piezoelectric materials stands at the forefront of biomedical engineering research. Traditional piezoelectric materials often suffer from limitations in biocompatibility and biodegradability, significantly impeding their in vivo study and further biomedical application. By leveraging molecular engineering and structural design, a recent innovative approach transcends the conventional piezoelectric limits of the molecules designed for biodegradable implants. The biodegradable molecular piezoelectric implants may open new avenues for their applications in bioenergy harvesting/sensing, implanted electronics, transient medical devices and tissue regeneration.
