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Preparation of Dual-Network Hydrogels and Their Application in Flexible Electronics

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The rapid development of wearable technology has spurred considerable interest in hydrogels, which are hydrophilic three-dimensional polymer networks known for their remarkable flexibility. Nevertheless, their application in flexible electronics has been constrained by inferior mechanical and physical properties. As an emerging flexible material, dual-network hydrogels possess high mechanical strength, self-healing capability, excellent fatigue resistance, and electrical conductivity, showing great potential for use in flexible electronics. This article systematically reviews the design and performance optimization strategies of dual-network hydrogels. It reviews the advancements in their applications in flexible electronic devices, including bodily fluid biomarker sensors, flexible energy storage devices, health monitoring sensors, and physical motion sensors. The potential future challenges and opportunities for dual-network hydrogel materials are also discussed. This review aims to provide a theoretical foundation for developing next-generation dual-network hydrogels for flexible electronics and to promote their practical implementation in this field.

Source: Gels

DOI: 10.3390/gels11120958

Authors: Yang Yang, Jingna Jia, Chao Sun, Longbin Xu, Xinyu Li

Institutions: Yanbian University, Jilin University

Language: English

Topic: Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications

Subfield: Molecular Medicine

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,534

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Department of Science and Technology of Jilin Province