Piezoelectric devices integrated into physiological systems can be used effectively for
biomedical applications such as sensing biological forces, self-powering biomedical …

In the past two decades, synthetic biodegradable and biobased polyesters have emerged as
a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-derived polymers for diverse range of …

Osteoarthritis affects millions of people worldwide but current treatments using analgesics or
anti-inflammatory drugs only alleviate symptoms of this disease. Here, we present an …

Measuring vital physiological pressures is important for monitoring health status, preventing
the buildup of dangerous internal forces in impaired organs, and enabling novel approaches …

Piezoelectric materials, a type of “smart” material that generates electricity while deforming
and vice versa, have been used extensively for many important implantable medical devices …

Recent progress in flexible sensors and piezoelectric materials has enabled the
development of continuous monitoring systems for human physiological signals as wearable …

Polymorphism is one of the fascinating characteristics of polymer crystallization. In this work,
we report a new crystal modification of poly (glycolic acid)(PGA), the β-form, to be …

Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), recognized as a piezoelectric material, not only demonstrates
exceptional piezoelectric properties but also exhibits commendable biocompatibility and …

Polymer processing is an essential step in achieving the desired shape and properties of
polymer parts that are being broadly used in areas from packaging to aerospace. However …

Herein, PLLA/ZnO oriented fibers were prepared via orientation electrospinning towards a
piezoelectric generator, omitting polarization and stretching postprocesses. The composite …