Self-Healing,
Electrically Conductive, Antibacterial,
and Adhesive Eutectogel Containing Polymerizable Deep Eutectic Solvent
for Human Motion Sensing and Wound Healing
posted on 2024-11-14, 16:36authored byShaghayegh Vakili, Zahra Mohamadnia, Ebrahim Ahmadi
Flexible electronic devices such as wearable sensors
are essential
to advance human–machine interactions. Conductive eutectogels
are promising for wearable sensors, despite their challenges in self-healing
and adhesion properties. This study introduces a multifunctional eutectogel
based on a novel polymerizable deep eutectic solvent (PDES) prepared
by the incorporation of diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC)
and glycerol in the presence of polycyclodextrin (PCD)/dopamine-grafted
gelatin (Gel-DOP)/oxidized sodium alginate (OSA). The synthesized
eutectogel has reversible Schiff-base bonds, hydrogen bonds, and host–guest
interactions, which enable rapid self-healing upon network disruption.
GPDO-15 eutectogel has significant tissue adhesion, high stretchability
(419%), good ionic conductivity (0.79 mS·cm–1), and favorable antibacterial and self-healing properties. These
eutectogels achieve 90% antibacterial effect, show excellent biocompatibility,
and can be used as sensors to monitor human activities with strong
stability and durability. The in vivo studies indicate
that the eutectogels can improve the wound healing process which makes
them an effective option for biological dressings.