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A Mussel‐Inspired Conductive, Self‐Adhesive, and Self‐Healable Tough Hydrogel as Cell Stimulators and Implantable Bioelectronics

Southwest Jiaotong University · Sichuan University · +6 more institutions

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Abstract

A graphene oxide conductive hydrogel is reported that simultaneously possesses high toughness, self-healability, and self-adhesiveness. Inspired by the adhesion behaviors of mussels, our conductive hydrogel shows self-adhesiveness on various surfaces and soft tissues. The hydrogel can be used as self-adhesive bioelectronics, such as electrical stimulators to regulate cell activity and implantable electrodes for recording in vivo signals. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting…

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Keywords
  • Bioelectronics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Electrical conductor
  • Materials science
  • Adhesive
  • Conductive polymer
  • Self adhesive
  • Adhesion
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Life below water
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