Revolutionary Advancements in Conductive Hydrogel Technology

Researchers have conducted a systematic review of conductive hydrogels, examining their electrical and mechanical properties in relation to different types of conductive fillers. They also highlighted recent advancements in applications such as wearable sensors and electrical stimulation, while outlining future directions and strategies for hydrogel-based electronics in health monitoring and therapeutic applications. Conductive hydrogels have emerged as a pivotal material for soft bioelectronics, particularly for applications requiring compatibility with human tissues. With their unique combination of high water content, tissue-like modulus and ionic conductivity, these hydrogels provide an effective interface with biological systems. Recent studies have highlighted conductive hydrogels as solutions in biosignal monitoring and electrical stimulation, enhanced with conductive fillers like carbon nanomaterials, conducting polymers and metal-based nanomaterials.