ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(37), P. 13756 - 13764
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
This
study
introduces
a
sustainable
bio-based
hydrogel
crafted
from
boat-fruited
Sterculia
seed
polysaccharide
(BF),
silk
fiber
(SF),
calcium
chloride
(CaCl2),
and
borax.
The
inherent
hydrophilic
groups
natural
network
structure
of
BF
are
conducive
to
the
formation
with
high
water
content
porous
structure.
SF
serves
dual
role,
providing
structural
support
acting
as
an
antifreezing
agent.
unique
this
is
characterized
by
reversible
dynamic
cross-links,
including
hydrogen,
borate
ester,
Ca2+/–COOH
coordination
bonds,
which
endow
it
excellent
self-healing,
mechanical,
thermoreversible,
freeze-resistant
properties.
successfully
adheres
various
surfaces,
skin,
provides
stable,
repeatable
electrical
signals
for
monitoring
diverse
human
movements
(e.g.,
elbow
wrist
movement)
subtle
facial
expressions.
Moreover,
exhibits
stability
reusability.
Our
thus
convenient
environmentally
friendly
strategy
fabricating
self-healing
hydrogels
promising
applications
in
healthcare
or
human–computer
interactions.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
Achieving
high-quality
biopotential
signal
recordings
requires
soft
and
stable
interfaces
between
tissues
bioelectronic
devices.
Traditional
bioelectronics,
typically
rigid
dependent
on
medical
tape
or
sutures,
lead
to
mechanical
mismatches
inflammatory
responses.
Existing
conducting
polymer-based
bioelectronics
offer
tissue-like
softness
but
lack
intrinsic
adhesion,
limiting
their
effectiveness
in
creating
stable,
conductive
interfaces.
Here,
we
present
an
intrinsically
adhesive
hydrogel
with
a
modulus
strong
adhesion
various
substrates.
Adhesive
catechol
groups
are
incorporated
into
the
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)
(PEDOT)
matrix,
which
reduces
PEDOT
size
improves
dispersity
form
percolating
network
excellent
electrical
conductivity
strain
insensitivity.
This
effectively
bridges
bioelectronics–tissue
interface,
ensuring
pristine
minimal
interference
from
bodily
movements.
capability
is
demonstrated
through
comprehensive
vivo
experiments,
including
electromyography
electrocardiography
both
static
dynamic
human
skin
electrocorticography
moving
rats.
represents
significant
advancement
for
interfaces,
facilitating
more
accurate
less
intrusive
diagnostics.
Smart Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Conductive
hydrogels
have
attracted
copious
attention
owing
to
their
grateful
performances,
such
as
similarity
biological
tissues,
compliance,
conductivity
and
biocompatibility.
A
diversity
of
conductive
been
developed
showed
versatile
potentials
in
biomedical
applications.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
the
recent
advances
hydrogels,
involving
various
types
functionalities
well
applications
fields.
Furthermore,
current
challenges
reasonable
outlook
are
also
given.
It
is
expected
that
review
will
provide
potential
guidance
for
advancement
next-generation
hydrogels.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(37), P. 13756 - 13764
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
This
study
introduces
a
sustainable
bio-based
hydrogel
crafted
from
boat-fruited
Sterculia
seed
polysaccharide
(BF),
silk
fiber
(SF),
calcium
chloride
(CaCl2),
and
borax.
The
inherent
hydrophilic
groups
natural
network
structure
of
BF
are
conducive
to
the
formation
with
high
water
content
porous
structure.
SF
serves
dual
role,
providing
structural
support
acting
as
an
antifreezing
agent.
unique
this
is
characterized
by
reversible
dynamic
cross-links,
including
hydrogen,
borate
ester,
Ca2+/–COOH
coordination
bonds,
which
endow
it
excellent
self-healing,
mechanical,
thermoreversible,
freeze-resistant
properties.
successfully
adheres
various
surfaces,
skin,
provides
stable,
repeatable
electrical
signals
for
monitoring
diverse
human
movements
(e.g.,
elbow
wrist
movement)
subtle
facial
expressions.
Moreover,
exhibits
stability
reusability.
Our
thus
convenient
environmentally
friendly
strategy
fabricating
self-healing
hydrogels
promising
applications
in
healthcare
or
human–computer
interactions.
