journal article·2026-02Open access

Electronic Bandage With High‐Resolution Interdigital Electrode Enhanced Pulsed Electric Field for Accelerated Wound Healing

Zijian Chen, Jiaheng Liang, Jingjing Fu, Fan Chen, Han Zheng, Jin Chai, Ke Lin, Zhihao Zhou, Peng Li, Zijian Zheng

EcoMat· Volume 8· Issue 2

Abstract

ABSTRACT Skin injuries are common and frequently encountered health issues in daily life. Accelerating wound healing is therefore essential for alleviating discomfort and minimizing infection risks. Pulsed electric field (PEF) therapy shows promise for enhancing wound repair by modulating cellular responses and promoting growth factors activity, but conventional PEF systems are limited by their bulkiness, high cost, and poor adaptability to daily care. To address these limitations, we developed a self‐powered electronic bandage based on a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). This bandage integrates high‐resolution flexible interdigital electrodes and a moisture‐adaptive layer. The design leverages the millisecond PEF generated by the TENG and the electric field amplification effect provided by the low‐cost, high‐precision interdigital electrode, thereby compensating for the inadequate electrical stimulation associated with traditional TENG devices in wearable medicine. Thus, this advancement facilitates the miniaturization of PEF devices for wound management. In vitro studies demonstrated its efficacy in enhancing cellular proliferation, while in vivo experiments using diabetic mouse models revealed accelerated wound closure, reduced inflammatory responses, and improved angiogenesis. By combining advanced device manufacturing with therapeutic electrostimulation, this electronic bandage offers a promising solution that combines biological compatibility, mechanical flexibility, and economic feasibility for daily wound care. image
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Wound Healing and Treatments · Planarian Biology and Electrostimulation · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials

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Affiliations

School of Fashion and Textiles The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China

State Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LoFE) and Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an China

Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China

Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China

PolyU‐Daya Bay Technology and Innovation Research Institute Huizhou China

PolyU‐Wenzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute Wenzhou China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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