Conductive Hydrogels: Bioelectronics and Environmental Applications
Current Opinion in Solid State and Materials Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
34, С. 101213 - 101213
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Thin and Flexible Breeze-Sense Generators for Non-Contact Haptic Feedback in Virtual Reality
Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025
Abstract
In
the
realm
of
virtual
reality
(VR),
haptic
feedback
is
integral
to
enhance
immersive
experience;
yet,
existing
wearable
devices
predominantly
rely
on
skin
contact
feedback,
lacking
options
for
compact
and
non-contact
breeze-sense
feedback.
Herein,
we
propose
a
working
model
piezoelectret
actuator
providing
gentle
safe
breeze
sensation.
This
easy-fabricated
flexible
generator
with
thickness
around
1
mm
generates
air
flow
pressure
up
~
163
Pa,
which
significantly
sensed
by
human
skin.
typical
demonstration,
generators
array
showcases
its
versatility
employing
multiple
coded
modes
information
transmitting.
The
thin
thinness
good
flexibility
facilitate
seamless
integration
VR
setups,
arrays
empower
volunteers
precisely
perceive
continuous
sudden
senses
in
environments.
work
expected
inspire
developing
new
that
play
pivotal
roles
human–machine
interfaces
applications.
Язык: Английский
Moving Toward Human‐Like Perception and Sensation Systems—From Integrated Intelligent Systems to Decentralized Smart Devices
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
has
shown
the
power
to
enhance
functionality
of
sensors
and
enable
intelligent
human‐machine
interfaces
through
machine
learning‐based
data
analysis.
However,
good
performance
AI
is
always
accompanied
by
a
large
amount
high
computational
complexity.
Though
cloud
computing
appears
be
right
solution
this
issue
with
advent
5G
era,
certain
intelligence
edge
terminal
also
important
make
entire
integrated
system
more
efficient.
The
current
development
microelectronic,
wearable,
AI,
neuromorphic
technologies
pave
way
realize
advanced
integrating
silicon‐based
high‐computing‐power
chips
anthropomorphic
wearable
sensory
devices
show
potential
achieve
human‐like
self‐sustainable
decentralized
next‐generation
AI.
Hence,
in
review,
we
systematically
introduce
related
progress
terms
electronics
that
can
mimic
biological
features
humans'
systems
neuromorphic/in‐sensor
technologies.
Discussion
on
implementing
perception
sensation
silicone‐based
non‐silicone‐based
functional
units
our
perspectives
are
provided.
Язык: Английский
Triboelectric nanogenerators for self-powered sensors and other applications
MRS Bulletin,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 26, 2025
Язык: Английский
Epidermal electronic-tattoo for plant immune response monitoring
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2025
Abstract
Real-time
monitoring
of
plant
immune
responses
is
crucial
for
understanding
immunity
and
mitigating
economic
losses
from
pathogen
pest
attacks.
However,
current
methods
relying
on
molecular-level
assessment
are
destructive
time-consuming.
Here,
we
report
an
ultrathin,
substrate-free,
highly
conductive
electronic
tattoo
(e-tattoo)
designed
plants,
enabling
response
through
non-invasive
electrical
impedance
spectroscopy
(EIS).
The
e-tattoo’s
biocompatibility,
high
conductivity,
sub-100
nm
thickness
allow
it
to
conform
leaf
tissue
morphology
provide
robust
data.
We
demonstrate
continuous
EIS
analysis
live
transgenic
Arabidopsis
thaliana
plants
over
24
h,
capturing
the
onset
NLR-mediated
acute
within
three
hours
post-induction,
prior
visible
symptoms.
RNA-seq
ion
leakage
tests
validate
that
data
accurately
represent
physiological
molecular
changes
associated
with
activation.
This
tissue-assessment
technology
has
potential
enhance
our
comprehension
activation
mechanisms
in
paves
way
real-time
health
management.
Язык: Английский
Smart Hydrogels for Sustainable Agriculture
EcoMat,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7(4)
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
growing
global
population,
coupled
with
increasing
food
demand
and
water
scarcity,
has
intensified
the
need
for
advancements
in
modern
agriculture.
As
an
emerging
class
of
materials
featured
by
intensively
tunable
properties,
smart
hydrogels
offer
innovative
solutions
to
challenges
associated
conventional
agricultural
practices,
such
as
excessive
agrochemical
use
inefficiencies
that
contribute
environmental
degradation.
Additionally,
hydrogel‐based
sensors
can
monitor
conditions
crop
health,
enabling
precise
adjustments
optimize
growth
resource
use.
By
serving
platforms
slow
controlled
delivery
agrochemicals
sensors,
hydrogel
systems
enhance
efficiency,
reduce
labor
demands,
improve
yields
environmentally
sustainable
manner.
This
Perspective
article
summarizes
recent
materials,
highlights
existing
challenges,
proposes
potential
research
directions,
a
focus
on
developing
advanced
transform
practices.
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Язык: Английский
Sensing Technologies for Outdoor/Indoor Farming
Biosensors,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(12), С. 629 - 629
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2024
To
face
the
increasing
requirement
for
grains
as
global
population
continues
to
grow,
improving
both
crop
yield
and
quality
has
become
essential.
Plant
health
directly
impacts
yield,
making
development
of
plant
health-monitoring
technologies
Variable
sensing
outdoor/indoor
farming
based
on
different
working
principles
have
emerged
important
tools
monitoring
plants
their
microclimates.
These
can
detect
factors
such
water
content,
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs),
hormones
released
by
plants,
well
environmental
conditions
like
humidity,
temperature,
wind
speed,
light
intensity.
achieve
comprehensive
multidimensional
assessment,
multimodal
sensors
been
developed.
Non-invasive
approaches
are
also
gaining
attention,
leveraging
biocompatible
flexible
without
interference
with
its
natural
growth.
Furthermore,
wireless
data
transmission
is
crucial
real-time
efficient
farm
management.
Reliable
power
supplies
these
systems
vital
ensure
continuous
operation.
By
combining
wearable
intelligent
analysis
remote
monitoring,
modern
agriculture
refined
management,
resource
optimization,
sustainable
production,
offering
innovative
solutions
food
security
challenges.
Язык: Английский