A Bioresorbable Neural Interface for On‐Demand Thermal Pain Block (Adv. Funct. Mater. 13/2026)

Advanced Functional Materials 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jeonghwan Park, Hak‐Young Ahn, Minho Seong, Taehoon Kim, Yulin Zhou, Yameng Xu, J. S. Lee, Ritika Raj Menghani, Yujin Choi, Minsu Park, Nadir Muzaffar, Youngeun Lee
+12 more Seung Gi Seo, Jong Uk Kim, Sang Min Won, Jahyun Koo, Elena Aprea, Taeyeon Kim, Ying Yan, Matthew R. MacEwan, Wilson Zack Ray, Raudel O. Avila, Geumbee Lee, John A. Rogers
DOI: 10.1002/adfm.74189
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Abstract

On-Demand Thermal Pain Block In their Research Article (10.1002/adfm.202530035), Raudel Avila, Geumbee Lee, John A. Rogers, and co-workers present a bioresorbable implantable neural electronics platform that enables on-demand, spatially precise thermal nerve block. A soft cuff integrates a microscale heater and temperature sensor with feedback-guided regulation to ensure safe, localized heating. Wireless inductive power eliminates external connections. In vivo studies demonstrate reversible suppression and recovery of nerve conduction, establishing a minimally invasive and nonpharmacological approach for effective pain management.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Pain Management and Treatment Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Functional Materials
Volume
36
Issue
13
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN