Microprinting of Bioresorbable Piezoelectric Racemic Amino Acid Films with Aligned Grains for Power Generation and Implantable Devices

Zhuomin Zhang, Xuemu Li, Yuanyi Wang, Zehua Peng, Zhengbao Yang

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

In this study, we introduce a novel microprinting technique using the electrohydrodynamic spray method to fabricate piezoelectric racemic amino acid films. By applying an in-situ electric field, we achieved controlled manipulation of DL-Alanine biomolecules, resulting in films with a uniform and dense nanocrystal distribution. The DL-Alanine films exhibit a high effective piezoelectric constant of approximately 12.3 pm V-1, three times higher than those prepared by solution casting. We also successfully demonstrated their applications in sensors and power generation, where the piezoelectric devices produce an impressive open-circuit output voltage of about 10 V, ten times higher than the previously reported value. The as-fabricated DL-Alanine films are naturally flexible, biocompatible, biosafe, and bioresorbable, making them promising for transient bioelectronics and implantable microdevices. © 2023 IEEE

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPOWERMEMS 2023 - The 22nd International Conference on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power Generation and Energy Conversion Applications
PublisherIEEE
Pages220-223
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9798350344219
ISBN (Print)979-8-3503-4422-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2023
Event22nd International Conference on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power Generation and Energy Conversion Applications (PowerMEMS 2023) - NYUAD Conference Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 11 Dec 202314 Dec 2023
https://www.powermems.org/

Publication series

NamePowerMEMS - IEEE International Conference on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power Generation and Energy Conversion Applications

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power Generation and Energy Conversion Applications (PowerMEMS 2023)
PlaceUnited Arab Emirates
CityAbu Dhabi
Period11/12/2314/12/23
Internet address

Research Keywords

  • Electrohydrodynamic Spray
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Medical Devices
  • Piezoelectric Biomaterials
  • Racemic Amino Acid
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Transient Bioelectronics

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