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An Additive Manufacturing Technique for the Facile and Rapid Fabrication of Hydrogel-based Micromachines with Magnetically Responsive Components

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Published on: July 18, 2018

Smart Hydrogel Architectures for Sensors: Narrative Review.

Jūratė Jolanta Petronienė¹, Tadas Rasimavičius¹, Darius Viržonis¹

¹Department of Mechatronics, Robotics and Digital Manufacturing, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Plytinės g. 25, LT-10105 Vilnius, Lithuania.

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|May 27, 2026

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Advanced hydrogel sensors offer real-time monitoring for wearable devices. Innovations in materials and 3D printing promise enhanced healthcare applications and customized health monitoring systems.

Area of Science:

Materials Science and Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Nanotechnology

Background:

Hydrogel sensors are crucial for real-time monitoring of mechanical, thermal, and biochemical signals in wearable and implantable devices.
Biomimetic and programmable properties of hydrogels enable advancements in wound repair and soft tissue interface management.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the latest advances in hydrogel-based sensors from 2023 to spring 2026.
To examine design strategies, including polymer use, nanomaterial reinforcement, ionic solvents, and crosslinking methods.
To explore the impact of supramolecular hydrogels on sensor performance and biomedical applications.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of recent literature (2023-spring 2026) on hydrogel sensors.

Keywords:

3D printed hydrogel carbon nanomaterials conductive hydrogel force sensor hydrogel architecture multifunctional sensor polymer

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Analysis of design strategies: polymer selection, nanomaterial integration (carbon nanostructures, nanodots), ionic solvents, and crosslinking techniques.

Evaluation of supramolecular hydrogel effects on mechanical resistance, ionic conductivity, adaptation, and self-healing properties.

Main Results:

Hydrogel sensors are advancing with novel materials like carbon nanostructures for electrical conductivity and nanodots for enhanced performance.
3D printing technology facilitates the creation of customizable health monitoring devices.
Supramolecular hydrogels significantly influence sensor parameters, improving mechanical resistance, ionic conductivity, adaptation, and self-healing capabilities.

Conclusions:

Hydrogel sensor technology is rapidly evolving, with significant potential for multifunctional monitoring systems in healthcare.
Challenges and opportunities lie in advancing hydrogel chemistry and mechanics for practical applications.
Regular reviews are essential to accelerate the adoption of innovative hydrogel-based sensing solutions.