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International Journal of Bioprinting PEDOT/PSS-based sensors

biomimetic qualities and harbor anti-inflammatory, printing technology. Within this context, we explore their
antioxidant, and even anticancer properties. The past significant roles in the realm of biomedicine sensors,
studies on hydrogels are primarily focused on enhancing including strain sensors, pressure sensors, stretchable
the mechanical properties of hydrogel, spawning several sensors, electrochemical sensors, temperature sensors,
strategies that improve the mechanical performance of humidity sensors, and electrocardiogram sensors. The
hydrogels, including topological crosslinking structures, paper is concluded with a summary of the existing
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nanocomposite structures, interpenetrating network challenges and the future prospects of PEDOT:PSS
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structures, strengthened hydrogen bonding, and hydrogels, illuminating how 3D printing technology stands
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co-crosslinking structures. In general, an effective as a novel avenue for the fabrication of these remarkable
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approach should allow for the incorporation of stimulus- materials (Figure 1). The principal aim of this review is
responsive functional groups into the hydrogel structure. to shed light on the promising trajectory of this evolving
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Nevertheless, achieving rapid stimulus responsiveness field, where science and technology converge to create
and novel functionality design while preserving high
mechanical performance poses yet another challenge in transformative possibilities.
the creation of smart hydrogel systems.
2. Characteristics and applications of
The introduction of this review expounds the distinctive conductive hydrogels
attributes, potential applications, and classification of
conductive hydrogels. Subsequently, we delve into a Conductive hydrogel is a novel composite hydrogel that
thorough examination of the recent advancements in combines a hydrophilic matrix with conductive fillers.
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) It integrates the properties of both conductive materials
(PEDOT:PSS) conductive hydrogels fabricated by 3D and hydrogels, offering excellent electronic conduction

Figure 1. Application of conductive hydrogels in biomedical sensors.

Volume 10 Issue 2 (2024) 2 doi: 10.36922/ijb.1725