Next-Generation Biomedical Devices
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "B：Biology and Biomedicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 43
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wearable devices; implantable devices; flexible/stretchable electronics; bioelectronic systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Micromachines, titled “Next-Generation Biomedical Devices,” aims to highlight pioneering research in wearable and implantable devices, flexible and stretchable electronics, and bioelectronic systems that represent the next frontier in biomedical engineering. As healthcare increasingly shifts toward personalized, real-time monitoring and therapeutic solutions, there is a critical need for technologies that can conform to the human body, integrate seamlessly with biological tissues, and operate reliably in dynamic, real-world environments. We welcome contributions presenting novel materials such as flexible polymers and stretchable composites; advanced fabrication techniques including micro/nano-scale manufacturing; innovative sensor and actuator architectures for biocompatible, low-power operation; and all aspects of bioelectronic systems research ranging from device design and integration to hardware-based functional validation in clinical or preclinical settings. Topics of interest include wearable and implantable bioelectronics with robust signal transduction, wireless communication, energy harvesting, implantable microsystems for physiological sensing and stimulation, device–tissue interfaces utilizing bioMEMS or printed electronics, and system-level integration strategies demonstrated in realistic or in vivo settings. By bringing together advances across materials science, electronic engineering, and biomedical applications, this Special Issue aligns with the scope of Micromachines, emphasizing the development and integration of next-generation biomedical devices.
Dr. Kyowon Kang
Dr. Hee-Jae Jeon
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wearable devices
- implantable devices
- neuromorphic devices
- organ-on-chip
- biosensors
- wireless communication
- energy harvesting
- low-power biomedical devices
- bioelectronic integrated circuits
- physiological sensing
- physiological stimulation
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