Robust hydrogel sensor with good mechanical properties, conductivity, anti-swelling ability, water tolerance and biocompatibility
Airong Xu, Tiantian Sun, Rukuan Liu, Liuzemu Li, Yiming Gong, Zhihong Xiao
Abstract
Versatile PVA/SG conductive hydrogel with robust mechanical properties, high conductivity, excellent anti-swelling ability, water tolerance, biocompatibility and sensitivity can monitor human joint motions and simulate human skin for writing text on a mobile phone screen.
Topics & Concepts
BiocompatibilitySwellingMaterials scienceConductivityElectrical conductorSelf-healing hydrogelsBiomedical engineeringNanotechnologyComposite materialChemistryPolymer chemistryMetallurgyPhysical chemistryMedicineAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsConducting polymers and applicationsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications