Biomacromolecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(2), С. 838 - 852
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2024
Nowadays,
wearable
devices
derived
from
flexible
conductive
hydrogels
have
attracted
enormous
attention.
Nevertheless,
the
utilization
of
in
practical
applications
under
extreme
conditions
remains
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
series
inorganic
salt-ion-enhanced
(HPE-LiCl)
consisting
hydroxyethyl
cellulose,
acrylate,
lithium
chloride,
and
ethylene
glycol/water
binary
solvent
were
fabricated
via
facile
one-pot
method.
Apart
outstanding
self-adhesion,
high
stretchability,
remarkable
fatigue
resistance,
HPE-LiCl
possessed
especially
excellent
antifreezing
long-lasting
moisture
performances,
which
could
maintain
satisfactory
flexibility
electric
conductivity
over
extended
periods
time,
even
challenging
such
as
extremely
low
temperatures
(as
−40
°C)
80
°C).
Consequently,
HPE-LiCl-based
sensor
timely
accurately
monitor
various
human
motion
signals
adverse
environments
after
long-term
storage.
Hence,
this
work
presents
strategy
for
design
reliable
smart
strain
sensors,
used
environments.
Abstract
Gesture
recognition
utilizing
flexible
strain
sensors
is
a
highly
valuable
technology
widely
applied
in
human–machine
interfaces.
However,
achieving
rapid
detection
of
subtle
motions
and
timely
processing
dynamic
signals
remain
challenge
for
sensors.
Here,
resilient
durable
ionogels
are
developed
by
introducing
micro‐scale
incompatible
phases
macroscopic
homogeneous
polymeric
network.
The
compatible
network
disperses
conductive
ionic
liquid
to
form
stretchable
skeleton,
while
phase
forms
hydrogen
bonds
dissipate
energy
thus
strengthening
the
ionogels.
ionogels‐derived
show
sensitivity,
fast
response
time
(<10
ms),
low
limit
(~50
μm),
remarkable
durability
(>5000
cycles),
allowing
precise
monitoring
human
motions.
More
importantly,
self‐adaptive
program
empowered
deep‐learning
algorithms
designed
compensate
sensors,
creating
comprehensive
system
capable
gesture
recognition.
This
can
comprehensively
analyze
both
temporal
spatial
features
sensor
data,
enabling
deeper
understanding
process
underlying
gestures.
accurately
classifies
10
hand
gestures
across
five
participants
with
impressive
accuracy
93.66%.
Moreover,
it
maintains
robust
performance
without
need
further
training
even
when
different
or
subjects
involved.
technological
breakthrough
paves
way
intuitive
seamless
interaction
between
humans
machines,
presenting
significant
opportunities
diverse
applications,
such
as
human–robot
interaction,
virtual
reality
control,
assistive
devices
disabled
individuals.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(44)
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024
Low-hysteresis
merits
can
help
polymeric
gel
materials
survive
from
consecutive
loading
cycles
and
promote
life
span
in
many
burgeoning
areas.
However,
it
is
a
big
challenge
to
design
low-hysteresis
tough
materials,
especially
for
ionogels.
This
be
attributed
the
fact
that
higher
viscosities
of
ionic
liquids
(ILs)
would
increase
chain
friction
gels
eventually
dissipate
large
amounts
energy
under
deformation.
Herein,
chemical
ionogels
proposed
achieve
characteristics
both
mechanical
electric
aspects
via
hierarchical
aggregates
formed
by
supramolecular
self-assembly
quadruple
H-bonds
soft
IL-rich
matrix.
These
self-assembled
nanoaggregates
not
only
greatly
reinforce
matrix
enhance
resilience,
but
also
exhibit
low-energy-dissipating
features
stress
conditions,
simultaneously
benefiting
properties.
toughness
subsequent
anti-fatigue
properties
response
external
cyclic
stimuli.
More
importantly,
these
are
presented
as
model
system
elucidate
underlying
mechanism
low
hysteresis
fatigue
resistance.
Based
on
findings,
further
demonstrated
strategy
universal.
Applied Physics Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(2)
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024
Lead
halide
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
achieved
remarkable
efficiencies
comparable
to
those
of
their
established
silicon
counterparts
at
a
very
fast
pace.
Moreover,
solution-processable
facile
technologies
offer
low-cost,
low-temperature,
scalable
fabrication
these
cells.
Numerous
studies
focused
on
improving
the
performance,
stability,
and
processing
PSCs.
However,
potential
lead
toxicity
poor
long-term
stability
impede
commercialization.
In
recent
years,
several
developed
novel
encapsulants
for
PSCs
that
can
simultaneously
improve
leakage.
Although
improvements
been
made
both
fronts,
no
solution
date
could
achieve
level
leakage
prevention
result
in
market
breakthrough.
Here,
we
analyze
PSC
encapsulation
techniques
undertaken
years.
While
most
related
either
or
toxicity,
note
be
solved
together
with
suitable
encapsulant
is
impermeable
moisture
Pb2+
ions.
addition,
lack
unified
standard
testing
protocol
has
led
under
variety
temperatures,
humidities,
environmental
conditions.
Therefore,
urgency
cannot
overlooked.
Abstract
In
this
work,
a
new
method
of
multi‐material
printing
in
one‐go
using
commercially
available
3D
printer
is
presented.
The
approach
simple
and
versatile,
allowing
the
manufacturing
layered
or
same
layer.
To
best
knowledge,
it
first
time
that
printed
Poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene)
polystyrene
sulfonate
(PEDOT:PSS)
micro‐patterns
combining
different
materials
are
reported,
overcoming
mechanical
stability
issues.
Moreover,
conducting
ink
engineered
to
obtain
stable
in‐time
while
retaining
sub‐100
µm
resolution.
Micro‐structured
bio‐shaped
protuberances
designed
as
electrodes
for
electrophysiology.
these
microstructures
combined
with
polymerizable
deep
eutectic
solvents
(polyDES)
functional
additives,
gaining
adhesion
ionic
conductivity.
As
result
novel
electrodes,
low
skin
impedance
values
showed
suitable
performance
electromyography
recording
on
forearm.
Finally,
concluded
use
polyDES
conferred
over
time,
usability
electrode
90
days
after
fabrication
without
losing
its
performance.
All
all,
demonstrated
very
easy‐to‐make
procedure
allows
PEDOT:PSS
soft,
hard,
and/or
flexible
substrates,
opening
up
paradigm
multi‐functional
field
bioelectronics
wearables.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(25)
Опубликована: Март 14, 2024
Multifunctional
flexible
electronics
present
tremendous
opportunities
in
the
rapidly
evolving
digital
age.
One
potential
avenue
to
realize
this
goal
is
integration
of
polyoxometalates
(POMs)
and
ionic
liquid-based
gels
(ILGs),
but
challenge
macrophase
separation
due
poor
compatibility,
especially
caused
by
repulsion
between
like-charged
units,
poses
a
significant
hurdle.
Herein,
possibilities
producing
diverse
homogenous
POMs-containing
ionohydrogels
nanoconfining
POMs
liquids
(ILs)
within
an
elastomer-like
polyzwitterionic
hydrogel
using
simple
one-step
random
copolymerization
method,
are
expanded
vastly.
The
incorporation
polyzwitterions
provides
nanoconfined
microenvironment
effectively
modulates
excessive
electrostatic
interactions
POMs/ILs/H
Abstract
As
stretchable
conductive
materials,
ionogels
have
gained
increasing
attention.
However,
it
still
remains
crucial
to
integrate
multiple
functions
including
mechanically
robust,
room
temperature
self‐healing
capacity,
facile
processing,
and
recyclability
into
an
ionogel‐based
device
with
high
potential
for
applications
such
as
soft
robots,
electronic
skins,
wearable
electronics.
Herein,
inspired
by
the
structure
of
spider
silk,
a
multilevel
hydrogen
bonding
strategy
effectively
produce
multi‐functional
is
proposed
combination
desirable
properties.
The
are
synthesized
based
on
N
‐isopropylacrylamide
(NIPAM),
N,
‐dimethylacrylamide
(DMA),
ionic
liquids
(ILs)
1‐ethyl‐3‐methylimidazolium
bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide
([EMI][TFSI]).
synergistic
interactions
between
PNIPAM
chains,
PDMA
ILs
endow
improved
mechanical
strength
along
fast
ability
at
ambient
conditions.
Furthermore,
show
great
capability
continuous
fabrication
fibers
using
melt‐spinning
process.
ionogel
exhibit
spider‐silk‐like
features
hysteresis
behavior,
indicating
their
excellent
energy
dissipation
performance.
Moreover,
interwoven
network
strain
thermal
sensing
performance
can
accurately
sense
location
objects.
In
addition,
processability
different
shapes
3D
printing.
This
work
provides
new
design
superior
diverse
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
34(16)
Опубликована: Дек. 29, 2023
Abstract
Stretchable
conductors
(SCs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
both
academia
and
industry,
owing
to
their
promising
applications
flexible
electronics.
However,
achieving
a
highly
resilient
rapidly
rebounding
SC
that
enables
prompt
electrical
response
applied
strain,
while
also
being
fully
recyclable
self‐healable,
remains
challenge.
Here,
the
design
preparation
of
high‐performance
based
on
small
bio‐molecule
(α‐Lipoic
acid)
are
reported,
using
straightforward,
cost‐effective,
scalable
method.
The
engineered
exhibits
≈100%
rebound
ratio
fast
speed
(≈0.4
s)
under
repeated
high
strains,
along
with
outstanding
sensitivity
deformation
temperature
variation.
This
ensures
possesses
precision
real‐time
sensing
attributes.
Moreover,
features
optical
transparency
(>97%),
robust
reversible
adhesion
diverse
surfaces
(up
5.0
MPa),
efficient
room‐temperature
self‐healing
properties,
full
recyclability.
superior
properties
fundamentally
attributed
installed
hierarchical
dynamic
bonding
at
molecular
level,
which
continuous
energy
dissipation
is
analyzed
through
DFT
calculations.
developed
holds
great
potential
for
soft
electronics
human–machine
interfaces.
Journal of the Textile Institute,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 16
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2024
The
growing
field
of
smart
textiles
has
captivated
researchers,
focusing
on
advancing
functionalities
to
enhance
human
well-being
and
elevate
daily
comfort.
Wearable
sensors,
integral
healthcare,
hold
immense
promise
for
real-time
biomedical
monitoring,
presenting
a
transformative
potential
disease
management
enhanced
patient
outcomes.
Within
this
domain,
textile-based
wearable
sensors
have
emerged
as
particularly
promising
technology,
boasting
advantages
such
comfort,
flexibility,
noninvasiveness.
This
article
provides
meticulous
overview
the
design
development
monitoring.
A
comprehensive
literature
review
explores
existing
sensor
technologies,
emphasizing
limitations
specific
sensors.
discussion
encompasses
considerations
design,
selection,
integration
into
systems,
delving
evaluation
various
modalities,
textile
materials,
fabrication
techniques.
Signal
processing
techniques,
essential
extracting
pertinent
information,
data
analysis
methods
monitoring
are
scrutinized.
Biocompatibility,
user
acceptance
factors
conscientiously
considered,
alongside
thorough
discussions
calibration
procedures
accuracy
assessment
ensure
reliability
measurements.
further
applications
in
encompassing
vital
signs
activity
tracking,
detection.
Human
studies
critically
examined
comprehend
acceptance,
informing
improvements
tailored
needs.
Lastly,
discusses
future
research
directions
challenges,
including
durability,
washability,
scalability.
aspires
equip
researchers
practitioners
with
invaluable
insights
nuanced
realm
By
fostering
advancements
field,
aims
facilitate
seamless
translation
cutting-edge
technology
clinical
practice.