Construction of DNA Hydrogels and Flexible Electronic Applications
Hydrogels serve as effective functional interface materials that enhance compatibility between human tissues and flexible electronic devices.These hydrogel-based devices exhibit great potential in research areas like smart wearables,health monitoring,and human-machine interfaces.However,traditional hydrogel materials pose challenges in achieving controllable fabrication at the device interface and designing responses to biological and chemical stimuli.These limitations restrain the creation of high-performance hydrogel-based flexible electronic devices for intelligent applications.This article primarily aims to introduce the distinctive material properties of novel DNA hydrogels and their advancements in flexible electronic devices.Initially,we introduced the fabrication techniques for both pure and hybrid DNA hydrogels,alongside strategies for regulating functional interfaces.Subsequently,an in-depth analysis of DNA hydrogels'mechanical properties,stimulus responsiveness,and biocompatibility is provided.Specifically,we explored how these crucial attributes can be harnessed in designing functional devices and biomedical applications.Moreover,we outlined the progress of DNA hydrogel-based flexible electronic devices in sensing,energy storage,and displaying.These advancements showcase their significant potential in human health monitoring and smart wearables.Finally,we discussed the prospective development directions of DNA hydrogels in the domain of flexible bioelectronics.
DNA hydrogelStimulus-responseFlexible devicesSensor