Dual-energy harvesting device could power future wireless medical implants

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By Matthew Carroll

Implantable biomedical devices — like pacemakers, insulin pumps and neurostimulators — are becoming smaller and utilizing wireless technology, but hurdles remain for powering the next-generation implants. A new wireless charging device developed by Penn State scientists could dramatically improve powering capability for implants while still being safe for our bodies, the researchers said.

Linxiao Zhu

Linxiao Zhu

John J. and Jean M. Brennan Clean Energy Early Career Professor Assistant Professor

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Qiming Zhang

Qiming Zhang

Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering

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Feifei Shi

Feifei Shi

Assistant Professor of Energy Engineering

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Shashank Priya

Shashank Priya

Associate Vice President for Research and Director of Strategic Initiatives

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304 Old Main

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George Lesieutre

George Lesieutre

Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs and Professor of Aerospace Engineering

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Qing Wang

Qing Wang

Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

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