The objective of this proposal is the hierarchical assembly of piezoelectric and semiconducting ribbons onto a common polymeric platform for thin, flexible energy harvesting. In particular, we aim to reach a target output of 5 mW at 100Hz. The development of a method for integrating highly efficient energy conversion materials onto stretchable, biocompatible rubbers could yield breakthroughs in implantable or wearable energy harvesting systems. Being electromechanically coupled, piezoelectric crystals represent ...
Molecular biomimetics is an emerging field in which the tools of molecular biology and nanotechnology are synergized. One area of vital relevance is chemical and biological sensing, which if implemented on biocompatible substrates, could yield breakthroughs in implantable or wearable monitoring systems. Biomimicking smart materials which integrate chemical recognition moieties with sensitive transducers could provide a general platform for highly specific analyte sensors. Nanomaterials are particularly sensitive chemical sensors because ...
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