Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(20), P. 4909 - 4921
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Wound
dressings
play
a
critical
role
in
the
wound
healing
process;
however,
conventional
often
address
singular
functions,
lacking
versatility
meeting
diverse
requirements.
Herein,
dual-network,
multifunctional
hydrogels
(PSA/CS-GA)
have
been
designed
and
synthesized
through
one-pot
approach.
The
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(31)
Published: March 29, 2024
Wearable
epidermic
electronics
assembled
from
conductive
hydrogels
are
attracting
various
research
attention
for
their
seamless
integration
with
human
body
conformally
real-time
health
monitoring,
clinical
diagnostics
and
medical
treatment,
human-interactive
sensing.
Nevertheless,
it
remains
a
tremendous
challenge
to
simultaneously
achieve
bioadhesive
remarkable
self-adhesiveness,
reliable
ultraviolet
(UV)
protection
ability,
admirable
sensing
performance
high-fidelity
epidermal
electrophysiological
signals
along
timely
photothermal
therapeutic
performances
after
diagnostic
sensing,
as
well
efficient
antibacterial
activity
hemostatic
effect
potential
therapy.
Herein,
hydrogel-based
sensor,
featuring
superior
self-adhesiveness
excellent
UV-protection
performance,
is
developed
by
dexterously
assembling
conducting
MXene
nanosheets
network
biological
hydrogel
polymer
stably
attaching
onto
skin
high-quality
recording
of
high
signal-to-noise
ratios
(SNR)
low
interfacial
impedance
intelligent
diagnosis
smart
human-machine
interface.
Moreover,
sign
language
gesture
recognition
platform
based
on
collected
electromyogram
(EMG)
designed
hassle-free
communication
hearing-impaired
people
the
help
advanced
machine
learning
algorithms.
Meanwhile,
possesses
capability,
biocompatibility,
effective
hemostasis
properties
promising
bacterial-infected
wound
bleeding.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(33)
Published: March 29, 2024
Abstract
Reliable
interfacial
bonding
is
an
essential
guarantee
that
flexible
electronics
can
output
realistic
signals,
especially
for
underwater
scenes.
However,
conventional
self‐adhesive
materials
usually
suffer
from
adhesion
failure,
conflict
between
and
cohesion,
as
well
adverse
effects
of
isotropous
residue,
greatly
limiting
their
applications
in
electronics.
Herein,
a
Janus
hydrophobic
structural
gel
(HSG)
with
asymmetric
fabricated
by
“grafting
one
twig
on
another”
approach
(in
situ
constructing
anti‐adhesive
the
top
gel).
The
layer
long
C18
aliphatic
chains
achieves
reliable
(interfacial
toughness
exceeds
80
J
m
−2
)
assistance
high
mobility
polymer
chains,
multiple
interactions,
effective
removal
liquid.
anti‐adhesion
containing
poly(ionic
liquid)
more
robust
due
to
electrostatic
ion‐dipole
ensuring
mechanical
strength
integral
HSG.
Such
heterostructure
avoids
common
nonessential
facilitating
operation.
intrinsic
hydrophobicity
HSG
also
prevents
water
erosion,
achieving
sensing.
As
result,
assembled
sensor
based
stably
monitor
human
motions
wirelessly
transmit
information,
exhibiting
enormous
potential
wearable
Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 1588 - 1596
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Biomass-based
hydrogels
have
displayed
excellent
potential
in
flexible
strain
sensors
due
to
their
adequacy,
biocompatibility,
nontoxic
and
degradability.
Nevertheless,
inferior
mechanical
properties,
particularly
at
cryogenic
temperatures,
impeded
extensive
utilization.
Herein,
we
reported
a
rationally
designed
sensor
fabricated
from
gelatin
cellulose-derived
hydrogel
with
superior
robustness,
endurance,
flexibility,
owing
triple
dynamic
bond
strategy
(TDBS),
namely
the
synergistic
reinforcement
among
potent
hydrogen
bonds,
imine
sodium
bonds.
Beyond
conventional
sacrificing
bonds
consisting
of
covalent
coordinate
synergetic
dominated
by
strong
assisted
higher
strength
can
dissipate
more
energy
endowing
38-fold
enhancement
tensile
(6.4
MPa)
39-fold
improvement
toughness
(2.9
MPa).
We
further
demonstrated
that
this
work
as
robust
biodegradable
exhibiting
remarkable
broad
detection
range,
considerable
sensitivity
sensing
stability.
Furthermore,
improved
nonfreezing
performance
achieved
incorporating
salts,
delivered
outstanding
properties
under
subzero
conditions
such
-20
-4
°C.
It
is
anticipated
TDBS
create
diverse
high-performance
soft-electronics
for
applications
human-machine
interfaces,
healthcare.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(26)
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
robust
adhesive,
conductive,
and
flexible
materials
has
garnered
significant
attention
in
the
realm
human‐machine
interface
electronic
devices.
Conventional
preparation
methods
to
achieve
these
exceptional
properties
rely
on
incorporating
highly
polar
raw
materials,
multiple
components,
or
solvents.
However,
overexposure
functional
groups
inherent
toxicity
organic
solvents
often
render
gels
non‐stick
potentially
biocompatible
making
them
unsuitable
for
human‐contact
In
this
study,
a
straightforward
three‐step
strategy
is
devised
preparing
responsive
adhesive
without
complex
components.
Structurally
conductive
poly(
N
‐(2‐hydroxyethyl)‐acrylamide‐co‐p‐styrene
sulfonate
hydrate)
(PHEAA‐NaSS)
are
synthesized
by
integrating
ionic
hydrophilic
networks
with
distinct
solvent
effects.
Initially,
in‐suit
formed
PHEAA‐NaSS
activated
dimethyl
sulfoxide,
which
substantially
increases
intramolecular
hydrogen
bonding
enhances
matrix
stretchability
interfacial
adhesion.
Subsequently,
ethanol
exchange
reduced
impact
led
compact
network
that
limited
surface
exposure
groups,
resulting
nonstick,
convenient
storage.
Finally,
upon
contacting
water,
demonstrates
rehydration,
favorable
adhesion,
biocompatibility,
conductivity.
proposed
PHEAA‐NaSS/W
can
stably
reliably
capture
joint
motion
electrophysiological
signals.
Furthermore,
uncomplicated
gel
method
also
applicable
other
electrolyte
monomers.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Abstract
Direct
ink
writing
(DIW)
is
an
additive
manufacturing
technique
that
has
garnered
notable
interest
due
to
its
precise
and
consistent
printing
of
a
wide
range
materials,
such
as
viscoelastic
hydrogels,
pastes,
complex
composites,
by
adjusting
the
ink's
rheology.
This
material
flexibility
combined
with
ability
print
at
room
temperature
makes
DIW
ideal
for
diverse
applications
scalable
from
small
industrial
levels.
In
recent
years,
conductive
hydrogels
gained
significant
attention
across
various
fields,
ranging
biomedical
scaffolds
flexible
electronics.
Conductive
are
category
which
exhibit
conductivity
in
their
wet
and/or
dry
state.
Precursors
like
polymers,
metallic
nanoparticles,
carbon‐based
materials
can
be
used
induce
electronic
ionic
hydrogels.
review
presents
comprehensive
overview
demonstrating
printability
using
technique.
The
fundamentals
precursors
presented.
Following,
different
pathways
reaching
optimal
hydrogel
properties,
including
mechanical,
conductive,
rheological,
focus
on
synthesis
introduced.
Finally,
emerging
electronics
medicine
highlighted,
anticipated
challenges
advancement
printable
discussed.
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27, P. 101159 - 101159
Published: July 19, 2024
Diabetic
wounds
are
serious
clinical
complications
which
manifest
wet
condition
due
to
the
mass
exudate,
along
with
disturbed
regulation
of
inflammation,
severe
oxidative
stress
and
repetitive
bacterial
infection.
Existing
treatments
for
diabetic
remain
unsatisfactory
lack
ideal
dressings
that
encompass
mechanical
performance,
adherence
moist
tissue
surfaces,
quick
repair,
diverse
therapeutic
benefits.
Herein,
we
fabricated
a
adhesive,
self-healing,
glucose-responsive
drug
releasing
hydrogel
efficient
antimicrobial
pro-healing
properties
wound
treatment.
PAE
was
constructed
poly(acrylic
acid-
Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 2504 - 2520
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
recent
years,
the
design
and
synthesis
of
Janus
hydrogels
have
witnessed
a
thriving
development,
overcoming
limitations
single-performance
materials
expanding
their
potential
applications
in
tissue
engineering
regenerative
medicine.
hydrogels,
with
exceptional
mechanical
properties
excellent
biocompatibility,
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
various
biomedical
applications,
including
therapies.
this
review,
we
present
latest
progress
using
commonly
employed
preparation
methods.
We
elucidate
surface
interface
interactions
these
discuss
enhanced
bestowed
by
unique
"Janus"
structure
biomaterials.
Additionally,
explore
facilitating
therapies,
such
drug
delivery,
wound
healing,
engineering,
biosensing.
Furthermore,
analyze
challenges
future
trends
associated
utilization
applications.