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A Mussel‐Inspired Conductive, Self‐Adhesive, and Self‐Healable Tough Hydrogel as Cell Stimulators and Implantable Bioelectronics
Author(s) -
Han Lu,
Lu Xiong,
Wang Menghao,
Gan Donglin,
Deng Weili,
Wang Kefeng,
Fang Liming,
Liu Kezhi,
Chan Chun Wai,
Tang Youhong,
Weng LuTao,
Yuan Huipin
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
small
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.785
H-Index - 236
eISSN - 1613-6829
pISSN - 1613-6810
DOI - 10.1002/smll.201601916
Subject(s) - bioelectronics , nanotechnology , electrical conductor , materials science , adhesive , conductive polymer , self adhesive , adhesion , electrically conductive , composite material , polymer , biosensor , layer (electronics)
A graphene oxide conductive hydrogel is reported that simultaneously possesses high toughness, self‐healability, and self‐adhesiveness. Inspired by the adhesion behaviors of mussels, our conductive hydrogel shows self‐adhesiveness on various surfaces and soft tissues. The hydrogel can be used as self‐adhesive bioelectronics, such as electrical stimulators to regulate cell activity and implantable electrodes for recording in vivo signals.