Humidity‐Gated Moisture‐Electric Therapy via Dual‐Modal Eelectrostimulation for Adaptive Bioelectronic Interventions

J Jiacheng Shi M Mingjie Kuang (Department of Orthopedics Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University Jinan Shandong 250021 China) X Xinting Liu (State Key Laboratory of Chemo and Biosensing College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha China) M Mengbin Ding Y Yuhan Zhang (Department of Chemistry) X Xue Yuan R Ruiyan Li Y Yijing Zhang Y Yiwen Yang (Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering) L Li Wang (The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital Zhengzhou China) Y Yong Kang X Xiaoyuan Ji

Abstract

Abstract With the development of bioelectronic devices, achieving adaptive therapy in dynamic environments remains challenging. Traditional electrostimulation struggles with external power dependence, insufficient responsiveness, and lack of environmental adaptability. This study presents a humidity‐responsive moisture‐electric generator (MEG) that autonomously delivers dual‐mode electrostimulation tailored to dynamic physiological environments, addressing a long‐standing challenge in adaptive bioelectronic therapy. The MEG is engineered using 3D‐printed nanocomposites integrating a hygroscopic PEDOT:PSS/graphene oxide core and a mechanically robust polycaprolactone structure, enabling humidity‐gated voltage modulation. Under low‐humidity conditions (<60% RH), the device generates subthreshold voltages (<500 mV) that activate transient receptor potential vanilloid‐1 (TRPV1)‐mediated calcium signaling, enhancing fibroblast migration, angiogenesis, and M2 macrophage polarization—leading to a 33.17% acceleration in wound healing. Conversely, in high‐humidity tumor microenvironments (>95% RH), the MEG produces therapeutic voltages (>500 mV) that disrupt cytoskeletal integrity, improve chemotherapeutic drug penetration, and activate TNF‐α/NF‐κB signaling, resulting in immunogenic cell death and 88.34% tumor suppression. Transcriptomic analyses reveal distinct pathway engagement—calcium signaling dominates regenerative responses, while TNF cascades mediate antitumor immunity. This humidity‐adaptive platform represents a closed‐loop, self‐powered therapeutic system that couples environmental sensing with intelligent bioelectronic output. Beyond its dual applications, the MEG introduces a transformative paradigm for autonomous, personalized medical intervention.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 38, Issue 3
Published January 01, 2026
ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher Unknown Publisher

Journal Info

Advanced Materials

Unknown Publisher

ISSN: 0935-9648 Physical Sciences

Authors (12)

J

Jiacheng Shi

M

Mingjie Kuang

Department of Orthopedics Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University Jinan Shandong 250021 China

X

Xinting Liu

State Key Laboratory of Chemo and Biosensing College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha China

M

Mengbin Ding

Y

Yuhan Zhang

Department of Chemistry

X

Xue Yuan

R

Ruiyan Li

Y

Yijing Zhang

Y

Yiwen Yang

Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering

L

Li Wang

The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital Zhengzhou China

Y

Yong Kang

X

Xiaoyuan Ji