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 …
and medical devices, require power sources that are soft, flexible, extensible, and even …
Fundamental properties of smart hydrogels for tissue engineering applications: A review
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 …
suffering from lost or failed an organ or tissue to repair and regenerate damaged tissues that …
A review of NDE techniques for hydrogels
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Background Diabetic heel ulceration is a common, detrimental, and costly complication of
diabetes. This study investigates a novel “graded-stiffness” offloading method, which …
diabetes. This study investigates a novel “graded-stiffness” offloading method, which …