Advances in Electrical Materials for Bone and Cartilage Regeneration: Developments, Challenges, and Perspectives

Abstract Severe bone and cartilage defects caused by trauma are challenging to treat, often resulting in poor outcomes. An endogenous electric field (EnEF) is crucial for bone regeneration, making electrical materials a promising therapy. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the role of...

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Main Authors: Yubin Yao, Xi Cui, Shenglong Ding, Ketao Wang, Mingzhu Zhang
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202411209
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Xi Cui
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Ketao Wang
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description Abstract Severe bone and cartilage defects caused by trauma are challenging to treat, often resulting in poor outcomes. An endogenous electric field (EnEF) is crucial for bone regeneration, making electrical materials a promising therapy. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the role of bioelectric signals in bone and cartilage cells, alongside recent advancements in electrical biomaterials, with particular emphasis on nanogenerators, piezoelectric materials, triboelectric scaffolds, and zwitterionic hydrogels. It further investigates the impact of these electrical biomaterials on bone and cartilage regeneration, as well as the applications of both endogenous and exogenous electrical stimulation (ES) and the mechanisms underlying ES‐induced cellular and molecular responses. Finally, the review underscores future directions for ES systems in tissue engineering, emphasizing the critical importance of integrating structural integrity, mechanical properties, and electrical signal delivery into intelligent implantable scaffolds.
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spelling doaj-art-c92aec6d046749cabea325a6b82ca8232025-08-20T03:27:10ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442025-06-011224n/an/a10.1002/advs.202411209Advances in Electrical Materials for Bone and Cartilage Regeneration: Developments, Challenges, and PerspectivesYubin Yao0Xi Cui1Shenglong Ding2Ketao Wang3Mingzhu Zhang4Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery Beijing Tongren Hospital Capital Medical University Beijing 100730 ChinaDepartment of Foot and Ankle Surgery Beijing Tongren Hospital Capital Medical University Beijing 100730 ChinaDepartment of Foot and Ankle Surgery Beijing Tongren Hospital Capital Medical University Beijing 100730 ChinaDepartment of Foot and Ankle Surgery Beijing Tongren Hospital Capital Medical University Beijing 100730 ChinaDepartment of Foot and Ankle Surgery Beijing Tongren Hospital Capital Medical University Beijing 100730 ChinaAbstract Severe bone and cartilage defects caused by trauma are challenging to treat, often resulting in poor outcomes. An endogenous electric field (EnEF) is crucial for bone regeneration, making electrical materials a promising therapy. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the role of bioelectric signals in bone and cartilage cells, alongside recent advancements in electrical biomaterials, with particular emphasis on nanogenerators, piezoelectric materials, triboelectric scaffolds, and zwitterionic hydrogels. It further investigates the impact of these electrical biomaterials on bone and cartilage regeneration, as well as the applications of both endogenous and exogenous electrical stimulation (ES) and the mechanisms underlying ES‐induced cellular and molecular responses. Finally, the review underscores future directions for ES systems in tissue engineering, emphasizing the critical importance of integrating structural integrity, mechanical properties, and electrical signal delivery into intelligent implantable scaffolds.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202411209electrical biomaterialselectrical stimulationendogenous electric fieldsnanogeneratorspiezoelectric materials
spellingShingle Yubin Yao
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Advances in Electrical Materials for Bone and Cartilage Regeneration: Developments, Challenges, and Perspectives
Advanced Science
electrical biomaterials
electrical stimulation
endogenous electric fields
nanogenerators
piezoelectric materials
title Advances in Electrical Materials for Bone and Cartilage Regeneration: Developments, Challenges, and Perspectives
title_full Advances in Electrical Materials for Bone and Cartilage Regeneration: Developments, Challenges, and Perspectives
title_fullStr Advances in Electrical Materials for Bone and Cartilage Regeneration: Developments, Challenges, and Perspectives
title_full_unstemmed Advances in Electrical Materials for Bone and Cartilage Regeneration: Developments, Challenges, and Perspectives
title_short Advances in Electrical Materials for Bone and Cartilage Regeneration: Developments, Challenges, and Perspectives
title_sort advances in electrical materials for bone and cartilage regeneration developments challenges and perspectives
topic electrical biomaterials
electrical stimulation
endogenous electric fields
nanogenerators
piezoelectric materials
url https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202411209
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