Bioelectronics Drop

A #wearable for cells? 🧪 Developing microscale soft interfaces that interact wirelessly with may offer new experimental and clinical tools. Publishing in Communications Chemistry, researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology led by Marta Airaghi Leccardi and Deblina Sarkar developed a patch that, under illumination can wrap neuronal axons down to a radius of curvature of 250 nm without damaging them Article available open access at Nature Portfolio https://lnkd.in/eq7Fv3kV

Microbatteries for microimplants? 🔋 Tiny devices require small batteries. Publishing in Nature Chemical Engineering, researchers from University of Oxford led by Hagan Bayley propose a soft, rechargeable Li-ion droplet battery constructed from self-assembling lipid-supported silk hydrogel droplets. They show that, ex vivo, it can power the electrophoretic translocation of charged molecules between synthetic cells Article and videos at Nature Portfolio: https://lnkd.in/enCSFKvd

Flower-shaped platforms for #organoid electrophysiology 🌻 Probing the electrical activity of a spheroid is difficult because of its fragility and 3D shape. Now, researchers at EPFL and Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture de Genève - HEPIA led by Eleonora Martinelli and Stephanie Lacour developed a soft platform that "hugs" the spheroid and allows accurate electrophysiological recordings https://lnkd.in/eNxQ67vM

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#Electrotherapy to influence pathogen activity ⚡ Bacteria are typically targeted with drugs and chemicals. Now, researchers from University of Chicago and UC San Diego led by Saehyun Kim and Bozhi Tian found out that Staphylococcus epidermidis cna be targeted with electrical stimulation in specific pH conditions. They then developed an electroceutical patch that exploits this mechanism to prevent skin colonization using a voltage that is safe and imperceptible to humans. Article published in Device and available at https://lnkd.in/e_PYFrtM

The bioelectronics market is projected to reach USD $29.07 billion by 2033, an increase of over $10 billion from 2023. 🩺 At the forefront of bioelectronics innovation is direct ink writing (DIW) because it allows researchers to quickly iterate designs, test new materials, and refine device specifications on-site without the lengthy setup times associated with traditional manufacturing methods. Researchers can also dispense a wide range of materials with different mechanical and electrochemical properties. Want to learn more about the future of bioelectronics innovation? Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02T6J580 #Voltera #VolteraNOVA #Electronics #BiomedicalDevice #PrintedElectronics #MaterialsDispensingSystem #FlexibleHybridElectronics #FlexibleElectronics #ECG #Electrode #Sensor #Biomedical #Bioelectronics

Haptic electronic skin for immersive #VR 🎾 A truly enjoyable virtual reality depends on how much we can interact with the world. This is not only about movement but also sensations.  Researchers from the City University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University led by Kuanming Yao designed a breathable electronic skin capable of electrical stimulation and haptic feedback. For example, in a simulated tennis environment, the glove applies a stimulus based on the speed of the incoming ball. Check out the article and videos at  https://lnkd.in/g89xAM3M

A man whose right hand was amputated at the age of 20 is now able to feel the temperature of the objects he touches with his prosthetic hand, thanks to a new device integrated in it. The device, called MiniTouch, was developed by researchers at EPFL and the School of Advanced Studies Sant'Anna in Pisa. It is made by two components, an active thermal sensor which measures temperature and generates realistic signals which are then sent to the second component, a thermal stimulator. Credit: EPFL -------------------------------- Stay ahead of the curve! Follow us now on our WhatsApp (https://lnkd.in/e3_4ruPS) and Telegram (https://wevlv.co/3sJlFn5) channels and stay updated about the cutting edge.

Science delivers trial results for PRIMA implant. https://lnkd.in/g2hewWyd

Electrode arrays to separate #neural signals in amputees 💥 Surgical separation of the nerves is typically needed to separate the distinct neural commands in amputees. In a new preprint, scientists at Imperial College London and University of Vienna led by Laura Ferrante demonstrated that a high-density electrode array can provide an alternative way to distinguish neural motor signals, offering new possibilities for prostheses and insight into how the brain encodes movement. Preprint available at Arxiv https://lnkd.in/eq3KTpxB