Boosting hydrogel conductivity via water-dispersible conducting polymers for injectable bioelectronics
University of California, Los Angeles · University of Utah · +7 more institutions
Abstract
Bioelectronic devices hold transformative potential for healthcare diagnostics and therapeutics. Yet, traditional electronic implants often require invasive surgeries and are mechanically incompatible with biological tissues. Injectable hydrogel bioelectronics offer a minimally invasive alternative that interfaces with soft tissue seamlessly. A major challenge is the low conductivity of bioelectronic systems, stemming from poor dispersibility of conductive additives in hydrogel mixtures. We address this issue by engineering doping conditions with hydrophilic biomacromolecules, enhancing the dispersibility of conductive polymers in aqueous systems. This approach achieves a 5-fold increase in dispersibility and…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 28.67
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 61
Authors
20- HMHossein MontazerianCorresponding
University of California, Los Angeles, University of Utah, Terasaki Foundation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- EDElham Davoodi
California Institute of Technology, University of Utah
- CWCanran Wang
California Institute of Technology
- FLFarnaz Lorestani
Pennsylvania State University
- JLJiahong Li
California Institute of Technology
Topics & keywords
- Bioelectronics
- Materials science
- Self-healing hydrogels
- Conductive polymer
- Nanotechnology
- Gelatin
- Polymer
- Conductivity
- Clean water and sanitation