In a rodent study, a flexible, self-powered triboelectric nanogenerator wound patch combining electrostimulation and photothermal effects was found to efficiently accelerate wound healing and hair follicle regeneration.
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May 2021 in “Advanced Materials” This review discusses triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) devices for body-integrated electrical stimulation therapy and suggests they may revolutionize personalized healthcare, but it reports no new clinical results.
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December 2022 in “Biosensors” This review discusses recent advancements in triboelectric nanogenerator-based electronics for clinical applications and reports no new experimental results, focusing on customization for chronic disease diagnosis and long-term treatment.
August 2023 in “ACS applied materials & interfaces” In this study, researchers developed an innovative wound healing patch combining electrical and chemical components, which effectively guided recovery in animal scald models by promoting collagen deposition and the regeneration of skin structures.
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June 2025 in “Nano Energy” This study reports that triboelectro-responsive DNA hydrogels, enhanced with conductive polymers and triboelectric stimulation, effectively accelerate wound healing and exhibit strong anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, achieving 99.8% closure of bacterium-infected diabetic wounds in 14 days.