The human body contains a near-infinite supply of energy in chemical,thermal,and mechanical forms.However,the majority of implantable and wear-able devices are still operated by batteries,whose insufficient capacity a...The human body contains a near-infinite supply of energy in chemical,thermal,and mechanical forms.However,the majority of implantable and wear-able devices are still operated by batteries,whose insufficient capacity and large size limit their lifespan and increase the risk of hazardous material leakage.Such energy can be used to exceed the battery power limits of implantable and wear-able devices.Moreover,novel materials and fabrication methods can be used to create various medical therapies and life-enhancing technologies.This review paper focuses on energy-harvesting technologies used in medical and health applications,primarily power collectors from the human body.Current approaches to energy harvesting from the bodies of living subjects for self-powered electronics are summarized.Using the human body as an energy source encompasses numer-ous topics:thermoelectric generators,power harvesting by kinetic energy,cardi-ovascular energy harvesting,and blood pressure.The review considers various perspectives on future research,which can provide a new forum for advancing new technologies for the diagnosis,treatment,and prevention of diseases by integrating different energy harvesters with advanced electronics.展开更多
文摘The human body contains a near-infinite supply of energy in chemical,thermal,and mechanical forms.However,the majority of implantable and wear-able devices are still operated by batteries,whose insufficient capacity and large size limit their lifespan and increase the risk of hazardous material leakage.Such energy can be used to exceed the battery power limits of implantable and wear-able devices.Moreover,novel materials and fabrication methods can be used to create various medical therapies and life-enhancing technologies.This review paper focuses on energy-harvesting technologies used in medical and health applications,primarily power collectors from the human body.Current approaches to energy harvesting from the bodies of living subjects for self-powered electronics are summarized.Using the human body as an energy source encompasses numer-ous topics:thermoelectric generators,power harvesting by kinetic energy,cardi-ovascular energy harvesting,and blood pressure.The review considers various perspectives on future research,which can provide a new forum for advancing new technologies for the diagnosis,treatment,and prevention of diseases by integrating different energy harvesters with advanced electronics.
