Polysaccharide-containing
hydrogels
are
noted
for
their
adhesion,
self-healing,
and
mechanical
properties,
yet
sensing
performance
at
low
strains
needs
improvement.
This
challenge
stems
from
integrating
hydrophobic
electronic
conductive
materials
to
exceed
percolation
threshold
within
hydrophilic
polymer
networks.
To
address
this,
a
composite
hydrogel
was
developed
using
chitosan
(CS)/chitosan
nanofiber
(CSF)
encapsulating
carbonized
crepe
paper
(CCP),
which
has
network
of
interwoven
cellulose
fibers.
The
integration
CCP
with
the
CS/CSF-based
grants
satisfactory
self-healing
capability,
antibacterial
properties.
As
an
electronically
material
continuous
network,
significantly
improves
hydrogel's
sensitivity,
achieving
high
gauge
factor
13.3
in
250–400%
strain
range.
sensor
also
shows
detection
limit
(0.2%),
fast
response
recovery
times
(166
ms),
excellent
stability
durability
(over
1000
cycles
10%
strain).
These
features
make
hydrogel-based
effective
monitoring
human
health
activities.
Furthermore,
soaking
water-glycerol
binary
solvent
composite-G
water
retention
maintains
properties
−18
60
°C.
work
offers
promising
approach
enhancing
polysaccharide-based
performance.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
To
overcome
the
limitations
of
precise
monitoring
and
inefficient
wound
exudate
management
in
healing,
an
advanced
multifunctional
hydrogel
electronics
(MHE)
platform
based
on
MXene@MOF/Fe3O4@C
photonic
crystal
is
developed.
This
combines
optical/electrical
sensing,
synergistic
therapy,
real-time
visual
into
a
single,
efficient
system,
offering
comprehensive
solution
for
healing.
Under
photothermal
stimulation,
releases
metal
ions
that
generate
hydroxyl
radicals,
effectively
eliminating
antibiotic-resistant
bacteria.
Beyond
its
antibacterial
efficacy,
this
system
offers
unprecedented
through
temperature-responsive
visualization,
while
structural
color
changes
upon
absorption
provide
clear
indication
dressing
replacement.
By
integrating
these
functionalities,
MHE
allows
control
therapeutic
process,
significantly
improving
healing
treatment
monitoring.
The
platform's
sensing
capabilities
further
broaden
potential
applications
across
other
biomedical
fields.
breakthrough
technology
provides
clinicians
with
powerful
tool
to
optimize
outcomes,
marking
major
advancement
care
applications.
Small Structures,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Conductive
hydrogels
provide
a
flexible
platform
technology
that
enables
the
development
of
personalized
materials
for
various
neuronal
diagnostic
and
therapeutic
applications,
combining
complementary
properties
conductive
hydrogels.
By
ensuring
conductivity
through
materials,
largely
compensate
rigidity
traditional
inorganic
making
them
suitable
substitute.
To
adapt
to
different
working
environments,
exhibit
excellent
properties,
such
as
mechanical
adhesion,
biocompatibility,
which
further
expand
their
applications.
This
review
summarizes
fabrication
methods,
applications
in
neural
interfaces.
Finally,
prevailing
challenges
outlines
future
directions
field
interfaces
are
provided,
emphasizing
need
interdisciplinary
research
address
issues
long‐term
stability
scalability
production.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 232 - 232
Published: March 23, 2025
Human–machine
interfacing
(HMI)
has
emerged
as
a
critical
technology
in
healthcare,
robotics,
and
wearable
electronics,
with
hydrogels
offering
unique
advantages
multifunctional
materials
that
seamlessly
connect
biological
systems
electronic
devices.
This
review
provides
detailed
examination
of
recent
advancements
hydrogel
design,
focusing
on
their
properties
potential
applications
HMI.
We
explore
the
key
characteristics
such
biocompatibility,
mechanical
flexibility,
responsiveness,
which
are
essential
for
effective
long-term
integration
tissues.
Additionally,
we
highlight
innovations
conductive
hydrogels,
hybrid
composite
materials,
fabrication
techniques
3D/4D
printing,
allow
customization
to
meet
demands
specific
HMI
applications.
Further,
discuss
diverse
classes
polymers
contribute
conductivity,
including
conducting,
natural,
synthetic,
polymers,
emphasizing
role
enhancing
electrical
performance
adaptability.
In
addition
material
examine
regulatory
landscape
governing
hydrogel-based
biointerfaces
applications,
addressing
considerations
clinical
translation
commercialization.
An
analysis
patent
insights
into
emerging
trends
shaping
future
technologies
human–machine
interactions.
The
also
covers
range
neural
interfaces,
soft
haptic
systems,
where
play
transformative
Thereafter,
addresses
challenges
face
issues
related
stability,
scalability,
while
perspectives
continued
evolution
technologies.
Neurorehabilitation and neural repair,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 24, 2025
Background
and
Objectives
Prosthetic
hand
development
is
undergoing
a
transformative
phase,
blending
biomimicry
neural
interface
technologies
to
redefine
functionality
sensory
feedback.
This
article
explores
the
symbiotic
relationship
between
biomimetic
design
principles
technology
(NIT)
in
advancing
prosthetic
capabilities.
Methods
Drawing
inspiration
from
biological
systems,
researchers
aim
replicate
intricate
movements
capabilities
of
human
through
innovative
designs.
Central
this
endeavor
NIT,
facilitating
seamless
communication
artificial
devices
nervous
system.
Recent
advances
fabrication
methods
have
propelled
brain–computer
interfaces,
enabling
precise
control
hands
by
decoding
activity.
Results
Anatomical
complexities
underscore
importance
understanding
biomechanics,
neuroanatomy,
mechanisms
for
crafting
effective
solutions.
Furthermore,
achieving
goal
fully
functional
cyborg
necessitates
multidisciplinary
approach
body’s
inherent
By
incorporating
expertise
clinicians,
tissue
engineers,
bioengineers,
electronic
data
scientists,
next
generation
implantable
not
only
anatomically
biomechanically
accurate
but
also
offer
intuitive
control,
feedback,
proprioception,
thereby
pushing
boundaries
current
technology.
Conclusion
integrating
machine
learning
algorithms,
biomechatronic
principles,
advanced
surgical
techniques,
can
achieve
real-time
while
restoring
tactile
sensation
proprioception.
manuscript
contributes
novel
approaches
development,
with
potential
implications
enhancing
functionality,
durability,
safety
limb.
