Biocompatible and breathable healthcare electronics with sensing performances and photothermal antibacterial effect for motion-detecting

Xinyi Wang; Yan Tao; Shaoshan Pan; Xue Fang; Congcong Lou; Yunqi Xu; Jianpeng Wu; Min Sang; Liang Lu; Xinglong Gong; Tianzhi Luo; Shouhu Xuan

doi:10.1038/s41528-022-00228-x

npj Flexible Electronics (Nov 2022)

Biocompatible and breathable healthcare electronics with sensing performances and photothermal antibacterial effect for motion-detecting

Xinyi Wang,
Yan Tao,
Shaoshan Pan,
Xue Fang,
Congcong Lou,
Yunqi Xu,
Jianpeng Wu,
Min Sang,
Liang Lu,
Xinglong Gong,
Tianzhi Luo,
Shouhu Xuan

Affiliations

Xinyi Wang: CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China
Yan Tao: Outpatient Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China
Shaoshan Pan: CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China
Xue Fang: CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China
Congcong Lou: CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China
Yunqi Xu: CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China
Jianpeng Wu: CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China
Min Sang: CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China
Liang Lu: The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China
Xinglong Gong: CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China
Tianzhi Luo: CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China
Shouhu Xuan: CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-022-00228-x
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 6, no. 1
pp. 1 – 15

Abstract

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Abstract With the booming development of smart wearable devices, flexible multifunctional composites with high sensitivity and well health therapy have evoked great interest for next-generation healthcare electronics. However, the weak biocompatibility, low breathability, and narrow sensing range greatly hinder the development of healthcare sensors. Herein, a porous, flexible and conductive MXene/Polydimethylsiloxane/Polydopamine/Polyurethane Sponge (MXene/PDMS/PDA/PU) nanocomposite is developed as a promising motion-detecting device with good flexibility, breathability, sensing performance, photothermal therapy and antibacterial activity. Benefiting from the porous structure and biocompatible surface, this multifunctional sensor is further fabricated into a diagnostic and therapeutic system for monitoring human body motion and performing hot therapy/antibacterial treatment in the application of sports injury site. Moreover, both the wireless smart insole and cushion are constructed to gait monitoring and sit position detecting. This multifunctional hybrid sponge not only demonstrates great potential for motion monitoring sensors but also exhibits wide potential in wearable medical assistive and therapeutic systems.

Published in npj Flexible Electronics

ISSN: 2397-4621 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Electronics; Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
Website: https://www.nature.com/npjflexelectron/

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