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Jillian Gamboa1, Sofia Paulo-Mirasol1, Francesc Estrany1
1Departament d'Enginyeria Química, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Ed. I.2, Barcelona 08019, Spain.
ACS Applied Bio Materials
|April 28, 2023
Summary
Conducting polymer hydrogels offer a promising material solution for advanced biosensors. Their tunable properties enable the development of selective, biocompatible, and resorbable devices for continuous health monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Medical Devices
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Biosensors are crucial for continuous biomedical signal monitoring.
- There is a growing need for advanced materials with biocompatibility, electroactivity, and selectivity for biosensor applications.
- Conducting polymer hydrogels possess many desirable properties for biosensor development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the state-of-the-art biological hydrogels for biosensor applications.
- To discuss the properties of individual components and their combinations in conductive polymer hydrogels.
- To highlight the potential of these materials for fabricating advanced sensor devices.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements in biological hydrogels for biosensors.
- Analysis of the properties of conductive polymer hydrogel components.
- Discussion of composite material design for specific functionalities.
Main Results:
- Conducting polymer hydrogels exhibit a combination of essential properties for biosensors.
- Composite design allows for tailored functionalities and enhanced performance.
- These materials show significant potential for various biosensor applications.
Conclusions:
- Conducting polymer hydrogels are highly promising for biosensor fabrication.
- They are suitable for developing all-organic, wearable, and implantable diagnostic devices.
- Further research into these materials will advance health monitoring technologies.
