Perspectives on recent advancements in energy harvesting, sensing and bio-medical applications of piezoelectric gels

T Vijayakanth, S Shankar, G Finkelstein-Zuta… - Chemical Society …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The development of next-generation bioelectronics, as well as the powering of consumer
and medical devices, require power sources that are soft, flexible, extensible, and even …

Fundamental properties of smart hydrogels for tissue engineering applications: A review

MUA Khan, GM Stojanović, MFB Abdullah… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Tissue engineering is an advanced and potential biomedical approach to treat patients
suffering from lost or failed an organ or tissue to repair and regenerate damaged tissues that …

A review of NDE techniques for hydrogels

S Potukuchi, V Chinthapenta, G Raju - Nondestructive Testing and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The rapid advancements in the areas of biosensors, soft robotics, and tissue engineering
increased the demand for hydrogels (gels) and their composites. This is aided by the ease of …

Mechanical and contact characteristics of foam materials within wound dressings: Theoretical and practical considerations in treatment

A Gefen, P Alves, D Beeckman… - International wound …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, the clinical performance of a given foam‐
based dressing, and, ultimately, the wound healing and cost of care outcomes are strongly …

Smart multi-stimuli responsive single-and bilayer hydrogels with combined shape memory and actuating properties for self-healable circuits and sensors

S Alipour, A Pourjavadi, M Poorghanbari - European Polymer Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
The combination of shape memory and actuating properties has recently been an exciting
topic in smart material science, broadening their applications. Herein, we prepared single …

Alternatives and preferences for materials in use for pressure ulcer prevention: An experiment‐reinforced literature review

A Gefen - International Wound Journal, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Alleviation of localised, sustained tissue loads and microclimate management are the most
critical performance criteria for materials in use for pressure ulcer prevention, such as in …

Piezoelectric hydrogel for prophylaxis and early treatment of pressure injuries/pressure ulcers

Y Li, R Fu, Y Guan, Z Zhang, F Yang… - ACS Biomaterials …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Pressure injuries/pressure ulcers (PIs/PUs) are a critical global healthcare issue and
represent a considerable burden on healthcare resources. Prevention of PIs/PUs is the least …

The frictional energy absorber effectiveness and its impact on the pressure ulcer prevention performance of multilayer dressings

C Marché, S Creehan, A Gefen - International Wound Journal, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Pressure ulcers including heel ulcers remain a global healthcare concern. This study
comprehensively evaluates the biomechanical effectiveness of the market‐popular …

Biomedical silicones: leveraging additive strategies to propel modern utility

AC Marmo, MA Grunlan - ACS Macro Letters, 2023 - ACS Publications
Silicones have a long history of use in biomedical devices, with unique properties stemming
from the siloxane (Si–O–Si) backbone that feature a high degree of flexibility and chemical …

Graded stiffness offloading insoles better redistribute heel plantar pressure to protect the diabetic neuropathic foot

H Shaulian, A Gefen, H Biton, A Wolf - Gait & Posture, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Diabetic heel ulceration is a common, detrimental, and costly complication of
diabetes. This study investigates a novel “graded-stiffness” offloading method, which …