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Flexible fibrous electrodes for implantable biosensing.
Hanfei Li1,2,3,4, Chenyang Li2,3, Hang Zhao2,3
1School of Mechanical, Electrical & Information Engineering, Shandong University, 264209 Weihai, China.
Nanoscale
|April 2, 2025
Summary
Flexible fibrous electrodes offer advanced implantable biosensing for monitoring biological signals. This review covers their materials, designs, applications, and challenges for future fiber-based biosensor development.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- Flexible fibrous electrodes are crucial for advanced implantable biosensing.
- They enable precise monitoring and manipulation of biological signals.
- Significant advancements are being made in this field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review flexible fibrous electrodes for biosensing.
- To discuss materials, structural designs, and fabrication methods.
- To explore applications and challenges in implantable biosensor technology.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of flexible fibrous electrodes.
- Analysis of electrode performance metrics (conductivity, stretchability, etc.).
- Review of diverse applications and current challenges.
Main Results:
- Flexible fibrous electrodes show promise for various biomedical applications.
- Key performance metrics and fabrication techniques are detailed.
- Eight major challenges and future directions are identified.
Conclusions:
- Flexible fibrous electrodes are vital for next-generation implantable biosensors.
- Addressing current challenges will drive technological advancements.
- Further research is needed to optimize performance and expand applications.

