Table 2 The advantages and disadvantages of three methods of providing ES
From: Electrical stimulation as a novel tool for regulating cell behavior in tissue engineering
Methods | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
Direct coupling [59] | Easy operation | Insufficient biocompatibility of the electrode, contact with the medium lead to temperature rise, pH changes, and the generation of harmful byproducts |
Capacitive coupling [64] | More biologically safe | High voltage between the electrodes, longer treatment time |
Inductive coupling [62] | Mimic the natural potential transfer in the human body, does not directly touch cells | Tumorigenesis in unexpected area, taking time and resource consumption |