Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 8, 2023
Electroadhesion
provides
a
promising
route
to
augment
robotic
functionalities
with
continuous,
astrictive,
and
reversible
adhesion
force.
However,
the
lack
of
suitable
conductive/dielectric
materials
processing
capabilities
have
impeded
integration
electroadhesive
modules
into
soft
robots
requiring
both
mechanical
compliance
robustness.
We
present
herein
an
iontronic
adhesive
based
on
dynamically
crosslinked
gel-elastomer
system,
including
ionic
organohydrogel
as
electrodes
resilient
polyurethane
high
electrostatic
energy
density
dielectric
layers.
Through
supramolecular
design
synthesis,
dual-material
system
exhibits
cohesive
heterolayer
bonding
autonomous
self-healing
from
damages.
Iontronic
grippers
that
seamlessly
integrate
actuation,
prehension,
exteroceptive
sensation
are
devised
via
additive
manufacturing.
The
can
capture
deformable
items,
bear
payload
under
reduced
voltage
input,
rapidly
release
foreign
objects
in
contrast
electroadhesives.
Our
mechanisms
pave
way
for
future
advancement
adhesive-enhanced
multifunctional
devices.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: March 10, 2022
Abstract
Electronic
skins
(e-skins)
are
devices
that
can
respond
to
mechanical
stimuli
and
enable
robots
perceive
their
surroundings.
A
great
challenge
for
existing
e-skins
is
they
may
easily
fail
under
extreme
conditions
due
multilayered
architecture
with
mismatch
weak
adhesion
between
the
interlayers.
Here
we
report
a
flexible
pressure
sensor
tough
interfaces
enabled
by
two
strategies:
quasi-homogeneous
composition
ensures
match
of
interlayers,
interlinked
microconed
interface
results
in
high
interfacial
toughness
390
J·m
−2
.
The
endows
exceptional
signal
stability
determined
performing
100,000
cycles
rubbing,
fixing
on
car
tread
driving
2.6
km
an
asphalt
road.
topological
interlinks
be
further
extended
soft
robot-sensor
integration,
enabling
seamless
robot
highly
stable
sensing
performance
during
manipulation
tasks
complicated
conditions.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
31(40)
Published: July 11, 2021
Abstract
Electronic
skin
(e‐skin)
is
driving
significant
advances
in
flexible
electronics
as
it
holds
great
promise
health
monitoring,
human–machine
interfaces,
soft
robotics,
and
so
on.
Flexible
sensors
that
can
detect
various
stimuli
or
have
multiple
properties
play
an
indispensable
role
e‐skin.
Despite
tremendous
research
efforts
devoted
to
with
excellent
performance
regarding
a
certain
sensing
mode
property,
emerging
e‐skin
demands
multifunctional
be
endowed
the
skin‐like
capability
beyond.
Considering
outstanding
superiorities
of
electrical
conductivity,
chemical
stability,
ease
functionalization,
carbon
materials
are
adopted
implement
sensors.
In
this
review,
latest
carbon‐based
regard
types
detection
modes
abundant
introduced.
The
corresponding
preparation
process,
device
structure,
mechanism,
obtained
performance,
intriguing
applications
highlighted.
Furthermore,
diverse
systems
by
integrating
current
cutting‐edge
technologies
(e.g.,
data
acquisition
transmission,
neuromorphic
technology,
artificial
intelligence)
systematically
investigated
detail.
Finally,
existing
problems
future
developing
directions
also
proposed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(17)
Published: Jan. 15, 2022
Abstract
Over
the
past
few
decades,
flexible
sensors
have
been
developed
from
“electronic”
level
to
“iontronic”
level,
and
gradually
“ionic”
level.
Ionic
(IFS)
are
one
kind
of
advanced
that
based
on
concept
ion
migration.
Compared
conventional
electronic
sensors,
IFS
can
not
only
replicate
topological
structures
human
skin,
but
also
capable
achieving
tactile
perception
functions
similar
which
provide
effective
tools
methods
for
narrowing
gap
between
electronics
biological
interfaces.
In
this
review,
latest
research
developments
several
typical
sensing
mechanisms,
compositions,
structural
design,
applications
comprehensively
reviewed.
Particularly,
development
novel
ionic
materials,
designs,
biomimetic
approaches
has
resulted
in
a
wide
range
exciting
IFS,
effectively
sense
pressure,
strain,
humidity
with
high
sensitivity
reliability,
exhibit
self‐powered,
self‐healing,
biodegradability,
other
properties
skin.
Furthermore,
artificial
human‐interactive
technologies,
wearable
health
monitors,
related
fields
Finally,
perspectives
current
challenges
future
directions
presented.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(32)
Published: June 8, 2022
Abstract
Over
the
past
two
decades,
unique
features
of
ionic
liquids
(ILs)
drive
their
exploration
and
exploitation
in
gel
field
endow
gels
with
many
excellent
properties
including
thermal
stability,
antifreezing
capability,
mechanical
strength,
self‐healing,
conductivity,
antibacterial
performance.
As
promising
functional
materials,
ionogels
have
attracted
remarkable
interest
various
applications
flexible
electronics,
energy
storage,
biomedical
applications.
This
review
aims
to
give
a
detailed
overview
recent
advances
developing
IL‐based
task‐specific
ionogels.
The
effects
ILs
on
ionogels’
formation
structure
modification
promotion
elevating
these
from
viewpoint
fundamental
application
are
comprehensively
discussed.
different
interactions
also
discussed
between
other
components
forming
ionogels,
such
as
hydrogen
bond,
electrostatic
interaction,
host–guest
IL‐philic
IL‐phobic
introduced
ILs’
dissolvability
biomass;
capability
owing
ILs,
electrochemical
ability.
Finally,
future
challenges
perspectives
outlooked.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(33)
Published: June 1, 2022
Abstract
Herein,
novel
conductive
composite
hydrogels
are
developed
with
high
stretchability,
ultra‐softness,
excellent
conductivity,
and
good
self‐healing
ability.
The
formed
in
the
water/glycerol
binary
solvent
system,
which
polyaniline
nanoparticles
(PANI‐NPs)
incorporated
into
poly(poly(ethylene
glycol)
methacrylate‐co‐acrylic
acid)
(P(PEG‐co‐AA))
scaffolds
via
dynamically
electrostatic
interactions
hydrogen
bonds.
PANI‐NPs
serve
as
fillers
to
assign
conductivity
hydrogel,
while
enhanced
interfacial
between
P(PEG‐co‐AA)
matrix
endow
hydrogel
stretchability
(>1000%),
low
modulus
(≈6
kPa),
elasticity
(η
=
0.07,
energy
loss
coefficient
at
500%
strain),
fast
ability
(93.3%
after
10
mins).
Particularly,
desirable
anti‐freezing
property
is
achieved
by
introducing
a
system.
hydrogel‐based
sensors
proposed,
states‐independent
properties,
detection
limit
(0.5%
strain
25
Pa),
highly
linear
dependence,
anti‐fatigue
performance
(>1000
cycles).
In
addition,
during
practical
wearable
sensing
tests,
various
external
stimulus
human
motions
can
be
detected,
including
speaking,
writing,
joint
movement,
or
even
small
water
droplets,
indicating
potential
applications
for
next
generation
of
epidermal
sensors.
eScience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2(5), P. 453 - 466
Published: Sept. 1, 2022
Zinc–air
batteries
(ZABs)
are
expected
to
be
some
of
the
most
promising
power
sources
for
wearable
and
portable
electronic
devices
have
received
widespread
research
interest.
As
an
ion
conductor
connecting
anodes
cathodes,
electrolyte
is
critical
overall
performance
ZABs
(e.g.,
energy
density,
rechargeability,
operating
voltage).
Compared
with
liquid
electrolytes,
polymer-based
electrolytes
superior
characteristics
ZABs,
such
as
negligible
leakage,
three-phase
interface
stabilization,
dendrite
suppression.
In
this
perspective,
we
focus
on
recent
progress
in
ZABs.
After
a
brief
introduction
emphasize
development
terms
their
intrinsic
properties
interfacial
chemistry.
Finally,
challenges
viable
strategies
proposed
We
hope
that
work
will
provide
useful
guidance
spur
high-performance
based
advanced
electrolytes.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(7), P. 2497 - 2527
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
describes
the
most
recent
developments
in
materials
design
and
advanced
features
of
ionogels,
as
well
their
emerging
biomedical
applications.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(12)
Published: March 1, 2022
Abstract
Adhesives
have
a
long
and
illustrious
history
throughout
human
history.
The
development
of
synthetic
polymers
has
highly
improved
adhesions
in
terms
their
strength
environmental
tolerance.
As
soft
robotics,
flexible
electronics,
intelligent
gadgets
become
more
prevalent,
adhesives
with
changeable
adhesion
capabilities
will
necessary.
These
should
be
programmable
switchable,
the
ability
to
respond
light,
electromagnetic
fields,
thermal,
other
stimuli.
requirements
necessitate
novel
concepts
engineering
material
science.
Considerable
studies
been
carried
out
develop
wide
range
adhesives.
This
review
focuses
on
stimuli‐responsive
material‐based
adhesives,
outlining
current
research
switchable
controlled
including
design
manufacturing
techniques.
Finally,
potential
for
smart
applications,
future
adhesive
forms
are
critically
suggested.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(15), P. 9204 - 9264
Published: July 7, 2023
Ionic
conductors
(ICs)
find
widespread
applications
across
different
fields,
such
as
smart
electronic,
ionotronic,
sensor,
biomedical,
and
energy
harvesting/storage
devices,
largely
determine
the
function
performance
of
these
devices.
In
pursuit
developing
ICs
required
for
better
performing
sustainable
cellulose
appears
an
attractive
promising
building
block
due
to
its
high
abundance,
renewability,
striking
mechanical
strength,
other
functional
features.
this
review,
we
provide
a
comprehensive
summary
regarding
fabricated
from
cellulose-derived
materials
in
terms
fundamental
structural
features
cellulose,
design
fabrication
techniques
engineering,
main
properties
characterization,
diverse
applications.
Next,
potential
cellulose-based
relieve
increasing
concern
about
electronic
waste
within
frame
circularity
environmental
sustainability
future
directions
be
explored
advancing
field
are
discussed.
Overall,
hope
review
can
unique
perspectives
on
application
advanced
thereby
encourage
utilization
cellulosic
toward
