Flexible Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Promoting the Proliferation and Migration of Human Fibroblast Cells.

Chronic wound healing is often a prolonged process with the migration and proliferation of fibroblast cells playing crucial roles. Electrical stimulation (ES) has emerged as a promising physical therapy modality to promote these key events. In this study, we address this issue by employing a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) as an electrical stimulator for both drug release and the stimulation of fibroblast cells.

Facilitating long-term cell examinations and time-lapse recordings in cell biology research with CO mini-incubators.

In recent years, microscopy has revolutionized the study of dynamic living cells. However, performing long-term live cell imaging requires stable environmental conditions such as temperature, pH, and humidity. While standard incubators have traditionally provided these conditions, other solutions, like stagetop incubators are available.

Enhanced proliferation and migration of fibroblast cells by skin-attachable and self-cleaning triboelectric nanogenerator.

Skin wounds are common in accidental injuries, surgical operations, and chronic diseases. The migration and proliferation of fibroblast cells are fundamental to wound healing, which can be promoted by electrical stimulation as a physical therapy modality. Therefore, the development of portable electrical stimulation devices that can be used by patients on-site is an essential need.

CNT-PDMS foams as self-powered humidity sensors based on triboelectric nanogenerators driven by finger tapping.

An increasing number of frequently applied portable electronics has raised the significance of self-powered systems. In this regard, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have drawn considerable attention due to their diversity of design and high power output. As a widely used material in TENG electrodes, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) shows attractive characteristics, such as electron affinity, flexibility, and facile fabrication.

Carbon Nanotube Modified Microelectrode Array for Neural Interface.

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) coatings have been shown over the past few years as a promising material for neural interface applications. In particular, in the field of nerve implants, CNTs have fundamental advantages due to their unique mechanical and electrical properties. In this study, carbon nanotubes multi-electrode arrays (CNT-modified-Au MEAs) were fabricated based on gold multi-electrode arrays (Au-MEAs).

Gold-Plated Electrode with High Scratch Strength for Electrophysiological Recordings.

Multi electrode arrays (MEA) have been exploited in different electrophysiological applications. In neurological applications, MEAs are the vital interfaces between neurons and the electronic circuits with dual role; transmitting electric signal to the neurons and converting neural activity to the electric signal. Since the performance of the electrodes has a direct effect on the quality of the recorded neuronal signal, as well as the stimulation, the true choice of electrode material for MEA is crucial.