Magnetoelectric biodegradable uniform composite microactuators for biomedical applications

Abstract

This work presents the development of template-based, biodegradable microactuators composed of poly-L-lactic acid and magnetic nanorods. They exhibit a magnetoelectric effect, converting external magnetic fields into localized electrical stimuli. The template-based fabrication enables the creation of uniform polymer microactuators with complex morphologies, directional actuation, enhanced energy transfer efficiency, and integrated multifunctionality.