Self‐Healing Hydrogel Bioelectronics
Xi'an Jiaotong University · Northwestern Polytechnical University · +1 more institution
Abstract
Hydrogels have emerged as powerful building blocks to develop various soft bioelectronics because of their tissue-like mechanical properties, superior bio-compatibility, the ability to conduct both electrons and ions, and multiple stimuli-responsiveness. However, hydrogels are vulnerable to mechanical damage, which limits their usage in developing durable hydrogel-based bioelectronics. Self-healing hydrogels aim to endow bioelectronics with the property of repairing specific functions after mechanical failure, thus improving their durability, reliability, and longevity. This review discusses recent advances in self-healing hydrogels, from the self-healing mechanisms, material chemistry, and strategies for…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 23.71
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- 100%
- References
- 415
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11Topics & keywords
- Bioelectronics
- Self-healing hydrogels
- Nanotechnology
- Materials science
- Electronic materials
- Supercapacitor
- Self-healing
- Biosensor