Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(38)
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
This
review
examines
the
recent
advancements
in
transparent
electrodes
and
their
crucial
role
multimodal
sensing
technologies.
Transparent
electrodes,
notable
for
optical
transparency
electrical
conductivity,
are
revolutionizing
sensors
by
enabling
simultaneous
detection
of
diverse
physical,
chemical,
biological
signals.
Materials
like
graphene,
carbon
nanotubes,
conductive
polymers,
which
offer
a
balance
between
transparency,
mechanical
flexibility,
at
forefront
this
development.
These
integral
various
applications,
from
healthcare
to
solar
cell
technologies,
enhancing
sensor
performance
complex
environments.
The
paper
addresses
challenges
applying
these
such
as
need
high
optoelectronic
performance,
biocompatibility.
It
explores
new
materials
innovative
techniques
overcome
hurdles,
aiming
broaden
capabilities
devices.
provides
comparative
analysis
different
electrode
materials,
discussing
applications
ongoing
development
novel
systems
sensing.
exploration
offers
insights
into
future
highlighting
transformative
potential
bioelectronics
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 5211 - 5295
Published: March 9, 2023
Humans
rely
increasingly
on
sensors
to
address
grand
challenges
and
improve
quality
of
life
in
the
era
digitalization
big
data.
For
ubiquitous
sensing,
flexible
are
developed
overcome
limitations
conventional
rigid
counterparts.
Despite
rapid
advancement
bench-side
research
over
last
decade,
market
adoption
remains
limited.
To
ease
expedite
their
deployment,
here,
we
identify
bottlenecks
hindering
maturation
propose
promising
solutions.
We
first
analyze
achieving
satisfactory
sensing
performance
for
real-world
applications
then
summarize
issues
compatible
sensor-biology
interfaces,
followed
by
brief
discussions
powering
connecting
sensor
networks.
Issues
en
route
commercialization
sustainable
growth
sector
also
analyzed,
highlighting
environmental
concerns
emphasizing
nontechnical
such
as
business,
regulatory,
ethical
considerations.
Additionally,
look
at
future
intelligent
sensors.
In
proposing
a
comprehensive
roadmap,
hope
steer
efforts
towards
common
goals
guide
coordinated
development
strategies
from
disparate
communities.
Through
collaborative
efforts,
scientific
breakthroughs
can
be
made
sooner
capitalized
betterment
humanity.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(17), P. 6191 - 6220
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
highlights
the
recent
progress
in
piezoelectric
gels
(also
known
as
PiezoGels)
comprised
of
polymers,
ceramic
oxides
and
supramolecular
materials
used
for
energy
harvesting,
sensing
wound
dressing.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(9), P. 6817 - 6844
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
The
eye
contains
a
wealth
of
physiological
information
and
offers
suitable
environment
for
noninvasive
monitoring
diseases
via
smart
contact
lens
sensors.
Although
extensive
research
efforts
recently
have
been
undertaken
to
develop
sensors,
they
are
still
in
an
early
stage
being
utilized
as
intelligent
wearable
sensing
platform
various
biophysical/chemical
conditions.
In
this
review,
we
provide
general
introduction
lenses
that
developed
disease
therapy.
First,
different
biomarkers
available
from
the
ocular
summarized,
including
both
physical
chemical
biomarkers,
followed
by
commonly
used
materials,
manufacturing
processes,
characteristics
lenses.
Smart
eye-drug
delivery
with
advancing
technologies
achieve
more
efficient
treatments
then
introduced
well
latest
developments
diagnosis.
Finally,
sensor
communication
antimicrobial
other
emerging
bioapplications
also
discussed
challenges
prospects
future
development
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(5), P. 2205 - 2280
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Advances
in
soft
materials,
miniaturized
electronics,
sensors,
stimulators,
radios,
and
battery-free
power
supplies
are
resulting
a
new
generation
of
fully
implantable
organ
interfaces
that
leverage
volumetric
reduction
mechanics
by
eliminating
electrochemical
storage.
This
device
class
offers
the
ability
to
provide
high-fidelity
readouts
physiological
processes,
enables
stimulation,
allows
control
over
organs
realize
therapeutic
diagnostic
paradigms.
Driven
seamless
integration
with
connected
infrastructure,
these
devices
enable
personalized
digital
medicine.
Key
advances
carefully
designed
material,
electrophysical,
electrochemical,
electromagnetic
systems
form
implantables
mechanical
properties
closely
matched
target
deliver
functionality
supports
sensors
stimulators.
The
elimination
operation,
anywhere
from
acute,
lifetimes
matching
subject
physical
dimensions
imperceptible
operation.
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
basic
building
blocks
related
topics
such
as
implantation,
delivery,
sterilization,
user
acceptance.
State
art
examples
categorized
system
an
outlook
interconnection
advanced
strategies
for
computation
leveraging
consistent
influx
elevate
this
current
battery-powered
is
highlighted.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(27)
Published: April 7, 2024
Abstract
The
increasing
prevalence
of
dry
eye
syndrome
in
aging
and
digital
societies
compromises
long‐term
contact
lens
(CL)
wear
forces
users
to
regular
drop
instillation
alleviate
discomfort.
Here
a
novel
approach
with
the
potential
improve
extend
lubrication
properties
CLs
is
presented.
This
achieved
by
embedding
lubricant‐secreting
biofactories
within
CL
material.
self‐replenishable
reservoirs
autonomously
produce
release
hyaluronic
acid
(HA),
natural
wetting
agent,
long
term.
hydrogel
matrix
regulates
growth
HA
production,
allows
diffusion
nutrients
for
at
least
3
weeks.
continuous
sustainably
reduces
friction
coefficient
surface.
A
self‐lubricating
prototype
presented,
where
functional
are
contained
ring
periphery,
outside
vision
area.
device
cytocompatible
fulfils
physicochemical
requirements
commercial
CLs.
fabrication
process
compatible
current
manufacturing
processes
correction.
It
envisioned
that
durable‐by‐design
living
could
enable
comfort
minimize
need
lubricating
drops.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Abstract
This
review
underscores
the
transformative
potential
of
photonic
nanomaterials
in
wearable
health
technologies,
driven
by
increasing
demands
for
personalized
monitoring.
Their
unique
optical
and
physical
properties
enable
rapid,
precise,
sensitive
real‐time
monitoring,
outperforming
conventional
electrical‐based
sensors.
Integrated
into
ultra‐thin,
flexible,
stretchable
formats,
these
materials
enhance
compatibility
with
human
body,
enabling
prolonged
wear,
improved
efficiency,
reduced
power
consumption.
A
comprehensive
exploration
is
provided
integration
devices,
addressing
material
selection,
light‐matter
interaction
principles,
device
assembly
strategies.
The
highlights
critical
elements
such
as
form
factors,
sensing
modalities,
data
communication,
representative
examples
skin
patches
contact
lenses.
These
devices
precise
monitoring
management
biomarkers
diseases
or
biological
responses.
Furthermore,
advancements
approaches
have
paved
way
continuum
care
systems
combining
multifunctional
sensors
therapeutic
drug
delivery
mechanisms.
To
overcome
existing
barriers,
this
outlines
strategies
design,
engineering,
system
integration,
machine
learning
to
inspire
innovation
accelerate
adoption
next‐generation
health,
showcasing
their
versatility
digital
applications.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(28)
Published: Aug. 17, 2022
Abstract
Herein,
a
wireless
and
soft
smart
contact
lens
that
enables
real‐time
quantitative
recording
of
cholesterol
in
tear
fluids
for
the
monitoring
patients
with
hyperlipidemia
using
smartphone
is
reported.
This
incorporates
an
electrochemical
biosensor
continuous
detection
concentrations,
stretchable
antenna,
integrated
circuits
communication,
which
makes
only
device
required
to
operate
this
remotely
without
obstructing
wearer's
vision.
The
rabbit
model
utilized
confirm
correlation
between
levels
fluid
blood
feasibility
diagnostic
application
cholesterol‐related
diseases.
Further
vivo
tests
human
subjects
demonstrated
its
good
biocompatibility,
wearability,
reliability
as
non‐invasive
healthcare
device.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(13), P. 5914 - 5930
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
CRISPR-Cas12a
has
been
integrated
with
nanomaterial-based
optical
techniques,
such
as
surface-enhanced
Raman
scattering
(SERS),
to
formulate
a
powerful
amplification-free
nucleic
acid
detection
system.
However,
nanomaterials
impose
steric
hindrance
limit
the
accessibility
of
narrow
gaps
(SERS
hot
spots)
among
nanoparticles
(NPs)
for
producing
significant
change
in
signals
after
detection.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(18), P. 17634 - 17667
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Soft
bioelectronics
play
an
increasingly
crucial
role
in
high-precision
therapeutics
due
to
their
softness,
biocompatibility,
clinical
accuracy,
long-term
stability,
and
patient-friendliness.
In
this
review,
we
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
of
the
latest
representative
therapeutic
applications
advanced
soft
bioelectronics,
ranging
from
wearable
for
skin
wounds,
diabetes,
ophthalmic
diseases,
muscle
disorders,
other
diseases
implantable
against
complex
such
as
cardiac
arrhythmias,
cancer,
neurological
others.
We
also
highlight
key
challenges
opportunities
future
translation
commercialization
toward
personalized
medicine.
