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ArticleScience advances2025

In-body current path manipulation with minimal attenuation.

Donghyeon Kang, Byung-Joon Park, Joon-Ha Hwang, Young-Jun Kim, So-Hee Kim, Hyun Woo Kim, Ki Jun Yu, Jinyoung Jeon, Hyeon Yeong Lee, Youngwook Chung and 3 more

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Article in Science advances, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

Donghyeon KangDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-9661-8179
Byung-Joon ParkDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-2702-5895
Joon-Ha HwangCenter for Human-oriented Triboelectric Energy Harvesting, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-6710-6024
Young-Jun KimCenter for Human-oriented Triboelectric Energy Harvesting, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-9103-7065
So-Hee KimDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-5409-9929
Hyun Woo KimSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-9762-018X
Ki Jun YuSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-2922-2702
Jinyoung JeonDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0009-0003-7452-6494
Hyeon Yeong LeeCenter for Human-oriented Triboelectric Energy Harvesting, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0009-0004-4809-3637
Youngwook ChungCenter for Human-oriented Triboelectric Energy Harvesting, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-2317-3807
Soo Hyun NamDepartment of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0003-4421-1793
Byung-Ok ChoiDepartment of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-5459-1772
Sang-Woo KimDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-0079-5806

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Wireless power transfer-based neuromodulation has emerged as a promising alternative to battery-powered implants. However, its practical application is hindered by limited therapeutic efficacy resulting from low power transfer efficiency, shallow penetration depth, and safety concerns. In this study, we report an in-body current path manipulation and concentration for advanced targeted neuromodulation, overcoming the limitations of conventional technologies. By implanting a focusing electrode, we were able to direct the triboelectric current, which has a low frequency and high impedance generated by human movement, toward the target area, with the concentrated current exhibiting minimal attenuation regardless of the electrode size, implantation site, and depth. Applying our technology to modulate damaged neural systems confirmed therapeutic efficacy and validated safety, demonstrating its potential for next-generation targeted neuromodulation.

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Electric Stimulation TherapyElectrodes, ImplantedHumansWireless Technology

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PMID40700487
PMCPMC12285705

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