Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(26), P. 13685 - 13696
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
This
study
developed
a
biomimetic
design
integrating
multiple
features
of
biological
tissues
at
the
micro/molecular-scale
to
present
new
strategy
for
fabricating
transparent,
isotropic,
strong,
tough,
and
multi-functional
hydrogels.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
31(22)
Published: March 8, 2021
Abstract
In
recent
decades,
flexible
and
wearable
devices
have
been
extensively
investigated
due
to
their
promising
applications
in
portable
mobile
electronics
human
motion
monitoring.
MXene,
a
novel
growing
family
of
2D
nanomaterials,
demonstrates
superiorities
such
as
outstanding
electrical
conductivity,
abundant
terminal
groups,
unique
layered‐structure,
large
surface
area,
hydrophilicity,
making
it
be
potential
candidate
material
for
devices.
Numerous
pioneering
works
are
devoted
develop
MXene‐based
composites
with
various
functions
designed
structures.
Therefore,
the
latest
progress
is
summarized
this
review,
focusing
on
preparation
strategies,
working
mechanisms,
performances,
sensors,
supercapacitors,
electromagnetic
interference
shielding
materials.
Moreover,
current
challenges
future
outlooks
also
discussed.
Small,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(5)
Published: Oct. 17, 2021
Abstract
Conductive
hydrogels
can
be
prepared
by
incorporating
various
conductive
materials
into
polymeric
network
hydrogels.
In
recent
years,
have
been
developed
and
applied
in
the
field
of
strain
sensors
owing
to
their
unique
properties,
such
as
electrical
conductivity,
mechanical
self‐healing,
anti‐freezing
properties.
These
remarkable
properties
allow
hydrogel‐based
show
excellent
performance
for
identifying
external
stimuli
detecting
human
body
movement,
even
at
subzero
temperatures.
This
review
summarizes
application
fabrication
working
different
modes.
Finally,
a
brief
prospectus
development
future
is
provided.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(26)
Published: July 14, 2022
Abstract
Highly
sensitive
and
multimodal
sensors
have
recently
emerged
for
a
wide
range
of
applications,
including
epidermal
electronics,
robotics,
health‐monitoring
devices
human–machine
interfaces.
However,
cross‐sensitivity
prevents
accurate
measurements
the
target
input
signals
when
multiple
them
are
simultaneously
present.
Therefore,
selection
multifunctional
materials
design
sensor
structures
play
significant
role
in
with
decoupled
sensing
mechanisms.
Hence,
this
review
article
introduces
varying
methods
to
decouple
different
realizing
truly
sensors.
Early
efforts
explore
outputs
distinguish
corresponding
applied
sequence.
Next,
study
discusses
suppression
interference,
signal
correction,
various
decoupling
strategies
based
on
detect
inputs.
The
recent
insights
into
materials'
properties,
structure
effects,
mechanisms
recognition
highlighted.
presence
also
helps
avoid
use
complicated
processing
steps
allows
high
accuracy
applications
bioelectronics,
Finally,
current
challenges
potential
opportunities
discussed
order
motivate
future
technological
breakthroughs.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39(6), P. 2092 - 2111
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
In
this
feature
article,
we
critically
review
the
physical
properties
of
porous
hydrogels
and
their
production
methods.
Our
main
focus
is
nondense
that
have
pores
besides
space
available
between
adjacent
cross-links
in
polymer
network.
After
reviewing
theories
on
kinetics
swelling,
equilibrium
structure–stiffness
relationship,
solute
diffusion
dense
hydrogels,
propose
future
directions
to
develop
models
for
hydrogels.
The
aim
show
how
can
be
designed
produced
studies
leading
modeling
properties.
Additionally,
different
methods
are
used
making
with
physically
incorporated
briefly
reviewed
while
discussing
potentials,
challenges,
each
method.
Among
kinetic
methods,
discuss
bubble
generation
approaches
including
reactions,
gas
injection,
phase
separation,
electrospinning,
freeze-drying.
Templating
discussed
solid-phase,
self-assembled
amphiphiles,
emulsion,
foam
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(52)
Published: March 15, 2022
Abstract
Flexible
pressure
sensors
are
one
of
the
most
important
components
in
fields
electronic
skin
(e‐skin),
robotics,
and
health
monitoring.
However,
application
practice
is
still
difficult
expensive
due
to
limited
sensing
properties
complex
manufacturing
process.
The
emergence
MXene,
a
red‐hot
member
2D
nanomaterials,
has
brought
brand‐new
breakthrough
for
sensing.
Ti
3
C
2
T
x
popular
studied
MXene
field
shows
good
mechanical,
electrical
properties,
excellent
hydrophilicity,
extensive
modifiability.
It
will
ameliorate
sensitive
layer
electrode
sensor,
further
apply
many
fields,
such
as
e‐skin
flexibility.
Herein,
preparation
technologies,
antioxidant
methods,
summarized.
design
MXene‐based
microstructures
introduced,
including
hydrogels,
aerogels,
foam,
fabrics,
composite
nanofibers.
mechanisms
broached,
piezoresistive,
capacitive,
piezoelectric,
triboelectric,
potentiometric
transduction
mechanism.
Moreover,
integration
multiple
devices
reviewed.
Finally,
chance
challenge
improved
by
smart
materials
future
Internet
Things
prospected.
Aggregate,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
2(2)
Published: Jan. 19, 2021
Abstract
Hydrogels
are
three‐dimensional
(3D)
crosslinked
hydrophilic
polymer
networks
that
have
garnered
tremendous
interests
in
many
fields,
including
water
treatment,
energy
storage,
and
regenerative
medicine.
However,
conventional
synthetic
hydrogels
poor
biocompatibility.
In
this
context,
polysaccharides,
a
class
of
renewable
natural
materials
with
biocompatible
biodegradable
properties,
been
utilized
as
building
blocks
to
yield
polysaccharide‐based
through
physical
and/or
chemical
crosslinking
polysaccharides
via
variety
monomers
or
ions.
These
polysaccharide‐derived
exhibit
peculiar
physicochemical
properties
excellent
mechanical
due
their
unique
structures
abundant
functional
groups.
This
review
focuses
on
recent
advances
synthesis
applications
by
capitalizing
set
(i.e.,
cellulose,
alginate,
chitosan,
cyclodextrins
[CDs]).
First,
we
introduce
the
design
principles
for
crafting
hydrogels.
Second,
interconnected
various
strategies
(e.g.,
crosslinking,
double
networking)
summarized.
particular,
introduction
noncovalent
dynamic
covalent
interactions
imparts
myriad
intriguing
performances
stimuli–response
self‐recovery).
Third,
diverse
self‐healing,
sensory,
supercapacitor,
battery,
drug
delivery,
wound
healing,
tissues
engineering,
bioimaging
fields
discussed.
Finally,
perspectives
promote
future
enable
new
functions
outlined.
Small,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(7)
Published: Nov. 25, 2021
Abstract
Multiresponsive
flexile
sensors
with
strain,
temperature,
humidity,
and
other
sensing
abilities
serving
as
real
electronic
skin
(e‐skin)
have
manifested
great
application
potential
in
flexible
electronics,
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
Internet
of
Things
(IoT).
Although
numerous
sole
function
already
been
reported
since
the
concept
e‐skin,
that
mimics
features
human
skin,
was
proposed
about
a
decade
ago,
ones
more
capacities
new
emergences
are
urgently
demanded.
However,
highly
integrated
sensitive
multiresponsive
functions
becoming
big
thrust
for
detection
body
motions,
physiological
signals
(e.g.,
blood
pressure,
electrocardiograms
(ECG),
electromyograms
(EMG),
sweat,
etc.)
environmental
stimuli
light,
magnetic
field,
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)),
which
vital
to
real‐time
all‐round
health
monitoring
management.
Herein,
this
review
summarizes
design,
manufacturing,
presents
future
challenges
fabricating
these
next‐generation
e‐skin
wearable
electronics.