Abstract
Researchers present the first triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG)-based self-powered implantable drug-delivery system (iDDS) for drug-delivery applications. The device comprises an electrochemical microfluidic pump which is powered by TENG. The working performance of the self-powered device is characterized. As a demonstration, trans-sclera drug delivery is performed in porcine eyes ex vivo. The iDDS derives its functional power from the energy harvested from human body’s motion through TENG for drug delivery.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1605668 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Mar 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- biokinetic energy
- electrochemical pressure pumping
- implantable drug-delivery systems (iDDSs)
- self-powered
- triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering