How It Works Mechanics/Physics Theories of the Bionic Band What's in the Bionic Band that makes it work? The process used in the Bionic Band is essentially an 'Alignment of the Protons in the Nucleus of Base Metals at a Subatomic Level.' It is accomplished by the 'energization' or 'imprinting' of base metals. The base metals that work best are also excellent conductors of electricity, malleable and have atomic weights that have an odd number of protons.