journal article·2026-06-15Open access

Electrical‐Stimulation Hydrogel Electronic Skin for Sustainable Hybrid Biomechanical–Electromagnetic Energy Harvesting and Accelerating Wound Healing

Syun‐Hong Chou, Ming‐Han Lu, Wei‐Chen Peng, Wei‐Chun Yang, Pei‐Yi Liu, Yu‐Hsuan Yang, Yi‐Lin Huang, Cheng‐Hung Tsai, Ting‐Yu Yang, Xuan Zhang, Zhi‐Xian Yan, Ying‐Chih Lai, San‐Yuan Chen

Abstract

ABSTRACT External electrical stimulation (ES) plays a crucial role in promoting wound healing. However, conventional strategies depend on external power sources and exhibit insufficient responsiveness to the physiological microenvironment, which impedes precise and efficient healing. Herein, a hybrid self‐powered ES electronic skin (HSESES) is designed by integrating a gelatin‐based outer matrix with a zwitterionic conductive inner layer. This electronic skin effectively harvests both biomechanical energy (from body motion) and ambient electromagnetic energy (from surrounding appliances) to provide real‐time and sustainable ES for accelerating tissue regeneration and wound healing. Under physiological conditions, the HSESES can effectively capture biomechanical (33.8 V and 3.2 µW) and electromagnetic energy (±13 V and 7.72 µW). By collecting hybrid energy, the ES generated from the HSESES establishes a safe and stable exogenous electric field that synergizes with the endogenous electric field, thereby enhancing cellular migration, proliferation, and tissue regeneration to facilitate wound repair. In vivo rat studies were confirmed that the HSESES markedly enhanced wound closure. Histological analysis revealed well‐organized epithelial regeneration, collagen deposition, and substantial neovascularization. This study highlights the preliminary potential of HSESES for biomedical applications based on sustainable hybrid energy harvesting and broadens the design paradigm for self‐powered wearable devices.
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Research context

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

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Affiliations

Department of Materials Science and Engineering National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu Taiwan

Department of Materials Science and Engineering National Chung Hsing University Taichung Taiwan

Innovation and Development Center of Sustainable Agriculture, i‐Center for Advanced Science and Technology National Chung Hsing University Taichung Taiwan

Department of Physics National Chung Hsing University Taichung Taiwan

Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences China Medical University Taichung Taiwan

School of Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine Kaohsiung Medical University Kaohsiung Taiwan

Funding

National Science and Technology Council

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