Smart Hydrogel for Sensing Applications
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 October 2023) | Viewed by 205
Special Issue Editors
Interests: electronic skin; smart sensing; flexible electronics; pressure sensor; hydrogel; superwetting
Interests: wearable electronics; soft energy; ionogel; stretchable electronics; textile electronics
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Dear Colleagues,
Smart hydrogels are a type of material that can change their properties in response to various stimuli, such as temperature, pH, electrical and magnetic fields, light, ionic strength, etc. As a result of their unique properties, such as high water content, biocompatibility, flexibility, and stretchability, they are increasingly used in the development of wearable electronics and stretchable sensing applications. They are ideal for use as sensors and actuators because they can be engineered to have specific response properties. For instance, they can be integrated into wearable devices and fabrics to facilitate multifunctional sensing, which paves the way for the development of smart textiles and other cutting-edge wearable technologies. As research continues in this area, it is likely that we will see the emergence of new and innovative wearables that are both highly functional and comfortable to wear. Smart hydrogels have the potential to revolutionize the field of stretchable sensing and wearable electronics. This would facilitate advancements in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and human-machine interfaces.
In this regard, we welcome submissions in this exciting field of smart hydrogels for sensing and look forward to absorbing the insights offered by the new works.
Dr. Wen Cheng
Dr. Mengmeng Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart hydrogel
- sensing
- wearables
- stretchable
