High-Performance Zwitterionic Organohydrogel Fiber in Bioelectronics for Monitoring Bioinformation

Biosensors (Basel). 2023 Jan 9;13(1):115. doi: 10.3390/bios13010115.

Abstract

Bioinformation plays an imperative role in day-to-day life. Wearable bioelectronics are important for sensing bioinformation in real-time and conductive hydrogel fibers are a key component in next generation wearable bioelectronics. However, current conductive hydrogel fibers have remarkable disadvantages such as insufficient conductivity, stability, and bioinformation sensing ability. Here, we report the synthesis of a zwitterionic organohydrogel (ZOH) fiber by the combination of the mold method and solvent replacement strategy. The ZOH fiber shows transparency (92.1%), stretchability (905.8%), long-term stability, anti-freezing ability (-35-60 °C), and low light transmission loss (0.17 dB/cm). Then, we integrate the ZOH fiber into fabric for use as a bioinformation sensor, the results prove its capability as a bioinformation monitor, monitoring information such as motion and bioelectric signals. In addition, the potential of the ZOH fiber in optogenetic applications is also confirmed.

Keywords: bioelectronics; bioinformation monitor; organohydrogel fiber; zwitterion.

MeSH terms

  • Electric Conductivity
  • Hydrogels
  • Motion
  • Textiles
  • Wearable Electronic Devices*

Substances

  • Hydrogels

Grants and funding

This research received no external funding.