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  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Traditional hydrogels have limited applications in arid or cold environments due to freezing and dehydration sensitivity.
  • Recent advancements focus on developing temperature-resistant hydrogels to overcome these limitations.
  • These advanced hydrogels offer tunable properties like conductivity and mechanical strength.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent progress in the fabrication of temperature-resistant hydrogels.
  • To summarize the diverse applications of these hydrogels, particularly in electronics and sensing.
  • To identify current challenges and suggest future research directions for temperature-resistant hydrogels.

Main Methods:

  • Exploration of biomimetic strategies for hydrogel fabrication.
  • Analysis of methods to achieve anti-freezing and anti-dehydration properties.
  • Review of techniques for enhancing conductivity and mechanical performance at sub-zero temperatures.

Main Results:

  • Temperature-resistant hydrogels demonstrate high strain resistance and conductivity, even below freezing.
  • These hydrogels exhibit excellent biocompatibility and flexibility.
  • Successful applications include (bio)sensors, electrodes, and energy-storage devices.

Conclusions:

  • Temperature-resistant hydrogels represent a significant advancement for hydrogel technology.
  • Their unique properties enable broader applications in challenging environmental conditions and advanced devices.
  • Further research is needed to address existing limitations and unlock full potential.