Publications
Total Citations: 263
h-index: 11
i10-index: 12
Unleashing the Potential of Electroactive Hybrid Biomaterials and Self-Powered Systems for Bone Therapeutics
Shichang Liu, Farid Manshaii, Jinmiao Chen, Xinfei Wang, Shaolei Wang, Junyi Yin, Ming Yang, Xuxu Chen, Xinhua Yin, Yunlei Zhou
Nano-Micro Letters
This review explores electroactive hybrid biomaterials and self-powered systems—such as triboelectric, piezoelectric, and photovoltaic devices—for mimicking endogenous bioelectric fields in bone tissue. Emphasizing their role in enhancing osteogenesis and extracellular matrix synthesis, it outlines strategies to simulate physiological microenvironments and accelerate bone regeneration.
A Flexible Pressure Sensor Array for Self-Powered Identity Authentication During Typing
Tongtong Zhang, Farid Manshaii, Chris R Bowen, Maoyi Zhang, Weiqi Qian, Chaosheng Hu, Yanan Bai, Zhijie Huang, Ya Yang, Jun Chen
Science Advances
This work presents a self-powered flexible intelligent keyboard (SFIK) leveraging the giant magnetoelastic effect for keystroke sensing and identity authentication. With machine learning integration, the SFIK achieves 95.3% accuracy in fixed-text and 100% in dynamic-text verification, offering a secure, AI-driven platform for network security and access control.
Advances in Soft Strain and Pressure Sensors
Duy Van Nguyen, Pingan Song, Farid Manshaii, John Bell, Jun Chen, Toan Dinh
ACS Nano
This review explores material and structural innovations that enhance the specificity of soft strain and pressure sensors, minimizing interference from temperature, humidity, and off-axis deformation. It highlights strategies for achieving stable, accurate signal detection in health monitoring, robotics, and human–machine interfaces.
Leveraging Biomimetic Materials for Bioelectronics
Junyi Yin, Shaolei Wang, Xiao Xiao, Farid Manshaii, Kamryn Scott, Jun Chen
Matter
This perspective highlights the role of biomimetic materials in advancing bioelectronics through nature-inspired structures and functions. By enabling seamless integration with biological tissues, these materials enhance the performance of medical implants, wearable biosensors, and neural interfaces, shaping the future of diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
Advances in Soft Mechanocaloric Materials
Xiujun Fan, Songyue Chen, Farid Manshaii, Zhaoqi Duan, Guorui Chen, Xun Zhao, Yihao Zhou, Jun Chen
Advanced Functional Materials
This review explores the mechanocaloric effect in soft materials, highlighting their potential for converting mechanical energy into thermal energy for eco-friendly heating and cooling. Applications span personalized healthcare, wearable sensors, and energy-efficient thermoregulation. Emphasis is placed on identifying low-cost, high-performance materials to expand future adoption.
Artificial Intelligence Assisted Nanogenerator Applications
Shumao Xu, Farid Manshaii, Xiao Xiao, Jun Chen
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
This review explores the integration of artificial intelligence with piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators to enhance energy conversion efficiency and system autonomy. The AI–nanogenerator synergy enables adaptive, intelligent robotics while advancing sustainable energy harvesting technologies, marking a pivotal step toward energy-autonomous and eco-friendly systems.
Advances in Luminescent Fibers for Interactive Smart Textiles
Shumao Xu, Xiujun Fan, Songyue Chen, Farid Manshaii, Junyi Yin, Jun Chen
cMat
This review explores recent advances in luminescent fibers—both electroluminescent and photoluminescent—that enable dynamic, light-emitting textiles for health monitoring, displays, and adaptive camouflage. It highlights breakthroughs in materials, fiber fabrication, and integration strategies that are driving next-generation wearable human–machine interfaces.
Metal-Based Nanowires in Electrical Biosensing
Shen-Jie Zhong, Kang-Yu Chen, Shao-Lei Wang, Farid Manshaii, Nan Jing, Kai-Dong Wang, Shi-Chang Liu, Yun-Lei Zhou
Rare Metals
This review explores metal nanowires (MNWs) as a transformative material platform for electrochemical and FET biosensors, offering high conductivity, surface area, and sensitivity. It covers assembly techniques, device optimization, and integration with digital health and machine learning for advanced diagnostics. The work outlines future trends and unresolved challenges in MNW-based biosensing.
A Super-Foldable Lithium-Ion Full Battery
Kangze Dong, Guangtao Zan, Junchen Zhou, Farid Manshaii, Shu Pu, Shanshan Chai, Jeong Min Baik, Qingsheng Wu, Ming Wen, Tong Wu, Jun Chen
Advanced Functional Materials
This study presents a full-chain innovation in super-foldable lithium-ion batteries, employing biomimetic structures for stress dispersion and long-term durability. Featuring lotus-structured cathodes and peapod-inspired anodes, the battery endures 500,000 folding cycles while maintaining stable performance, offering robust energy solutions for dynamic, wearable bioelectronics.
Three-Dimensional Random Network of Metacomposites by Synergizing Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube–Carbon Black for Tunable Epsilon-Negative and Epsilon-Near-Zero Responses
Yunpeng Qu, Yunlei Zhou, Farid Manshaii, Kaidong Wang, Chunyuan Deng, Yao Liu
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
This study presents ternary metacomposites composed of MWCNT–carbon black networks in a polyaniline matrix, enabling tunable epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) and epsilon-negative (EN) responses across the radio-frequency band. Dielectric resonance and low-frequency plasmonic states drive dual ENZ responses, establishing a new framework for dynamic EM metamaterials.
Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Self-Powered Neurostimulation
Shumao Xu, Farid Manshaii, Xiao Xiao, Junyi Yin, Jun Chen
Nano Research
This review explores the use of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) as sustainable power sources for self-powered neurostimulation systems. It surveys recent advances in TENG-based devices targeting central, autonomic, and somatic nervous systems, and addresses key challenges in neural electrode integration. The work outlines translational potential for battery-free neurological therapies.
Amorphous FeSnOx Nanosheets With Hierarchical Vacancies for Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries
Wu Sun, Junyu Hou, Yunlei Zhou, Tianke Zhu, Qunyao Yuan, Shaolei Wang, Farid Manshaii, Changsheng Song, Xingyu Lei, Xiaoyan Wu, Hern Kim, Yi Yu, Chuanxiao Xiao, Hongjun Zhang, Yun Song, Dalin Sun, Binbin Jia, Guangmin Zhou, Jie Zhao
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
This study introduces an ultra-light, ultra-thin amorphous 2D FeSnOx nanosheet layer designed to overcome key challenges in room-temperature Na–S batteries. Hierarchical vacancies enhance polysulfide adsorption and Na ion regulation, while an amorphous/crystalline MXene interface improves mechanical robustness and dendrite suppression. The system delivers high capacity and exceptional cycling stability.
Soft Electrochemical Actuators for Intraoperative Nerve Activity Monitoring
Shumao Xu, Guorui Chen, Kamryn Scott, Farid Manshaii, Jun Chen
Matter
This study introduces soft, low-voltage electrochemical actuator-integrated nerve cuffs for minimally invasive, chronic peripheral nerve interfacing. These adaptive cuffs enable precise neural modulation and long-term bioelectronic monitoring, advancing next-generation neuroprosthetics and neuromodulation systems.
Is Deep Brain Imaging on the Brink of Transformation With a Bioluminescence Molecule?
Shumao Xu, Farid Manshaii, Jun Chen
BMEMat
This study demonstrates the use of Cephalofurimazine (CFz) with Antares luciferase to achieve high-resolution, non-invasive deep brain imaging. With superior blood–brain barrier permeability and imaging clarity, this bioluminescent system offers a promising platform for real-time neural monitoring and future clinical applications.
Bioinspired Wearable Pulse Sensors for Ambulant Cardiovascular Monitoring and Biometric Authentication
Keyu Meng, Zixiao Liu, Xiao Xiao, Farid Manshaii, Pei Li, Junyi Yin, Haiyan Wang, Haixia Mei, Yubo Sun, Ximin He, Jun Yang, Jun Chen
Advanced Functional Materials, 2024
This work introduces a honeycomb-structured wearable pulse sensor offering high sensitivity (46.2 mV Pa⁻¹), rapid response (21 ms), and long-term durability. It enables accurate ambulatory cardiovascular monitoring and biometric authentication with 99.4% accuracy using deep learning. The device performs reliably across diverse users, including pregnant individuals, underscoring its clinical potential.
Creating Breathable Wearable Bioelectronics Using Three-Dimensional Liquid Diodes
Songyue Chen, Farid Manshaii, Xiujun Fan, Zhaoqi Duan, Xun Zhao, Yihao Zhou, Jun Chen
Matter
This work presents a three-dimensional liquid diode that guides sweat using hydrophilic and curvature gradients, enabling breathable, waterproof bioelectronics. It enhances biosensor adhesion and signal stability, allowing trace biomarker detection and seamless integration into next-generation wearable health monitoring systems.
Multiphasic Interfaces Enabled Aero-Elastic Capacitive Pressure Sensors
Shumao Xu, Farid Manshaii, Jun Chen
Matter
This study presents a biomimetic capacitive pressure sensor inspired by lotus leaf air-retention, featuring a gas–liquid–liquid–solid interface for enhanced sensitivity and stability. With minimal hysteresis and strong linearity, the sensor enables reliable intra-body pressure monitoring, advancing surgical precision and real-time biomechanical sensing in complex liquid environments.
A Dual-Symmetry Triboelectric Acoustic Sensor With Ultrahigh Sensitivity and Working Bandwidth
Huake Yang, Xiao Xiao, Farid Manshaii, Dahu Ren, Xiaochuan Li, Junyi Yin, Qianying Li, Xuemei Zhang, Shengyang Xiong, Yi Xi, Jun Chen
Nano Energy
This work introduces a dual-symmetry triboelectric acoustic sensor (DS-TAS) with ultrabroad bandwidth (20 Hz–200 kHz), high sensitivity (6.67 V/Pa), and sub-millipascal detection limits. Integrated into a real-time ultrasonic radar system, it achieves <5 mm error, enabling precise acoustic sensing for voice recognition, robotics, and human–machine interfaces.
Advances in Piezoelectric Nanogenerators for Self-Powered Cardiac Care
Shumao Xu, Xiao Wan, Farid Manshaii, Ziyuan Che, Jun Chen
Nano Trends
This review highlights piezoelectric nanogenerators as sustainable, self-powered platforms for cardiac monitoring and therapy. By harvesting biomechanical energy from the heart, these systems enable battery-free pacemakers, real-time cardiac tracking, and therapeutic electrical stimulation, advancing personalized and durable cardiac care.
Reversible Metal-Ligand Coordination for Photocontrolled Metallopolymer Adhesives
Shumao Xu, Farid Manshaii, Guorui Chen, Jun Chen
Chem
This study introduces a reprogrammable hydrogel system based on reversible Ru–S coordination bonds within ruthenium–thioether polymer networks. Light- and heat-responsive adhesion enables dynamic reconfiguration and structural resilience in complex environments, advancing the field of adaptive biomaterials and soft robotics.
Wearable Biosensors for Cardiovascular Monitoring Leveraging Nanomaterials
Xuxu Chen, Farid Manshaii, Karley Tioran, Shaolei Wang, Yunlei Zhou, Jie Zhao, Ming Yang, Xinhua Yin, Shichang Liu, Kaidong Wang
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials
This review examines the transition toward home-based cardiovascular care using wearable biosensors enhanced by nanomaterials. It surveys recent innovations in sensor design, signal acquisition, and microelectronic integration for real-time cardiac monitoring. Emphasis is placed on applications such as blood pressure tracking, pulse wave velocity analysis, and early biomarker detection.
Heart-Brain Connection: How Can Heartbeats Shape Our Minds?
Shumao Xu, Kamryn Scott, Farid Manshaii, Jun Chen
Matter
This perspective highlights how cardiac pulsations modulate olfactory bulb activity through mechanosensitive Piezo2 channels. It underscores a novel cardiovascular–neural interface with implications for closed-loop brain-computer systems, neuromodulation therapies, and emerging models of body-mind integration.
Injectable Fluorescent Neural Interfaces for Cell-Specific Stimulating and Imaging
Shumao Xu, Xiao Xiao, Farid Manshaii, Jun Chen
Nano Letters
This review outlines advances in minimally invasive neural imaging using injectable fluorescent interfaces coupled with genetically encoded calcium indicators. By avoiding photothermal risks inherent to traditional optogenetics, these systems enable safe, cell-specific recording and stimulation. The approach advances chronic neural monitoring and next-generation brain–machine interfaces.
Ultraweakly Low-Dispersion Epsilon-Negative Response of GR-CNT/PVDF Ternary Metacomposites
Jiangnan Yuan, Yunlei Zhou, Farid Manshaii, Shaolei Wang, Junyi Yin, Dongchan Li, Shizhao Wang, Yunpeng Qu
Composites Communications
This study demonstrates a low-dispersion ε′-negative response (~−20) across 100 MHz–1 GHz using 3D graphene–CNT networks in a PVDF matrix. The tunable plasmonic behavior enables practical RF applications in EM shielding and dielectric device design, supported by field distribution simulations and theoretical modeling.
Harvesting Ocean Wave Energy via Magnetoelastic Generators for Self-Powered Hydrogen Production
Il Woo Ock, Yihao Zhou, Xun Zhao, Farid Manshaii, Jun Chen
ACS Energy Letters, 2024
This study presents a magnetoelastic generator (MEG) ball network that autonomously harvests ocean wave energy for direct seawater electrolysis. Its spherical, waterproof architecture enables high current output (0.24 mA cm⁻²) and low resistance, facilitating continuous hydrogen generation under harsh marine conditions. The system demonstrates promise for scalable, offshore H₂ production.
Flexible Metasurfaces for Multifunctional Interfaces
Yunlei Zhou, Shaolei Wang, Junyi Yin, Jianjun Wang, Farid Manshaii, Xiao Xiao, Tianqi Zhang, Hong Bao, Shan Jiang, Jun Chen
ACS Nano, 2024
This review explores recent advancements in flexible optical metasurfaces that overcome the constraints of rigid, planar designs. It highlights conformal fabrication techniques and emerging applications in imaging, cloaking, and biosensing. The work outlines future directions in reconfigurable, digitally tunable metasurfaces for complex 3D surfaces.
Biomaterials and Bioelectronics for Self-Powered Neurostimulation
Jinlong Li, Ziyuan Che, Xiao Wan, Farid Manshaii, Jing Xu, Jun Chen
Biomaterials, 2024
This review synthesizes emerging strategies in self-powered bioelectronics for neuromodulation, focusing on energy harvesting via triboelectricity, piezoelectricity, and biofuel cells. It highlights the potential of these systems in neural regeneration, neuroprosthetics, and closed-loop therapeutics. The work charts a path toward personalized, adaptive neurostimulation platforms.
Fine-Tunable ε′-Negative Response Derived From Low-Frequency Plasma Oscillation in Graphene/Polyaniline Metacomposites
Yunpeng Qu, Qiong Peng, Yunlei Zhou, Farid Manshaii, Shaolei Wang, Kaidong Wang, Peitao Xie, Xiaosi Qi, Kai Sun
Composites Communications
This study reports the development of graphene/polyaniline (GR/PANI) metacomposites with tunable negative permittivity (−10³ range) enabled by engineered low-frequency plasma oscillations. An unexpected ε′-near-zero response near 920 MHz was also observed. These results advance the design of polymer-matrix metacomposites for next-generation electromagnetic and RF applications.
Comparison of Virtual and In-Person Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training
James Davis, MHA Sonia Clark, Jennifer Greyber, Jillian Dirkes, Sally Herndon, Joyce Swetlick, Susan Trout, Farid Manshaii, Adam Goldstein
Telehealth and Medicine Today
This observational study compared in-person and virtual formats of the Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program. Virtual delivery doubled attendance, increased geographic reach, and maintained comparable quality ratings. Findings support the continued use of interactive virtual formats to expand access to evidence-based tobacco cessation training.
Degenerative Disc Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Anatomy, Market Trends, and Emerging Treatment Strategies
Farid Manshaii, Bill Tawil
Journal of Applied Biotechnology and Bioengineering
This review offers a comprehensive analysis of degenerative disk disease (DDD), detailing its pathophysiology, symptoms, and risk factors. It highlights the growing global market for DDD treatments—projected to reach $45.92B by 2029—and emphasizes the need for innovative, accessible solutions in spinal health, particularly in underserved regions.
Multiscale Engineered Bionic Solid-State Electrolytes Breaking the Stiffness-Damping Trade-Off
Junyu Hou, Wu Sun, Qunyao Yuan, Longjiang Ding, Yanhua Wan, Zuohui Xiao, Tianke Zhu, Xingyu Lei, Jingsen Lin, Rongrong Cheacharoen, Yunlei Zhou, Shaolei Wang, Farid Manshaii, Jin Xie, Wei Li, Jie Zhao
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Inspired by tooth enamel, this study introduces a bionic solid-state electrolyte combining amorphous ceramic nanotube arrays with polymer matrices to achieve high stiffness and damping. It effectively suppresses Li dendrite formation, enhances electrode contact, and delivers stable cycling in Li symmetric and full cells, advancing safe, high-density energy storage.