Epidermal Sensors Constructed by a Stabilized Nanosilver Hydrogel with Self-Healing, Antimicrobial, and Temperature-Responsive Properties.

ABSTRACT: The development of conductive hydrogels has garnered significant attention in the field of wearable devices and smart sensors. However, the fabrication of hydrogels that possess both multifunctionality and structural stability remains a challenging task. In this study, a novel hydrogel, P_AgHCB, was synthesized using a mild method and exhibited outstanding characteristics such as electrical conductivity, self-healing capability, antimicrobial activity, dimensional stability, and temperature sensitivity. The exceptional mechanical performance (∼120 kPa at a strain of 450%) of P_AgHCB is attributed to the incorporation of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) and the mechanical reinforcement of the gel network by carboxylated carbon nanotubes (CNT-COOH). The borate bonds be

SUBMITTER: Zheng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656214 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature