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A tannin-functionalized soy protein-based adhesive hydrogel as a wound dressing

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Dual-Stimuli-Responsive and Anti-Freezing Conductive Ionic Hydrogels for Smart Wearable Devices and Optical Display Devices

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A review of recent advances in metal ion hydrogels: mechanism, properties and their biological applications

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Hydrogel fibers for wearable sensors and soft actuators

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High-strength, high-sensitive and multifunctional conductive organohydrogel in-situ formed in natural sheepskin fibers network as strain sensors for monitoring human movement and information transmission

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Lignin reinforced hydrogels with multi-functional sensing and moist-electric generating applications

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Polysaccharide-tackified composite hydrogel for skin-attached sensors

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A self-powered flexible sensing system based on a super-tough, high ionic conductivity supercapacitor and a rapid self-recovering fully physically crosslinked double network hydrogel

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Current Progress in Conductive Hydrogels and Their Applications in Wearable Bioelectronics and Therapeutics

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A bacterial cellulose-based multifunctional conductive hydrogel for flexible strain sensors and supercapacitors

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Anti-bacterial silk-based hydrogels for multifunctional electrical skin with mechanical-thermal dual sensitive integration

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Stretchable, self-adhesion and durable polyacrylamide/polyvinylalcohol dual-network hydrogel for flexible supercapacitor and wearable sensor

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Lignin nanoparticle reinforced multifunctional polyvinyl alcohol/polyurethane composite hydrogel with excellent mechanical, UV-blocking, rheological and thermal properties

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High-performance silver nanoparticles embedded conductive PVA hydrogel for stretchable wearable triboelectric nanogenerators

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A bio-adhesive ion-conducting organohydrogel as a high-performance non-invasive interface for bioelectronics

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Robust and ultrasensitive hydrogel sensors enhanced by MXene/cellulose nanocrystals

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Freezing-tolerant and robust gelatin-based supramolecular conductive hydrogels with double-network structure for wearable sensors

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Highly Elastic Anti-fatigue and Anti-freezing Conductive Double Network Hydrogel for Human Body Sensors

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Tough, rapid self-recovery and responsive organogel-based ionotronic for intelligent continuous passive motion system

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An Anti‐Fracture and Super Deformable Soft Hydrogel Network Insensitive to Extremely Harsh Environments

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Multifunctional roles of TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils on the enhancement of mechanical and conductive properties of acrylic-based hydrogels for temperature response and human motion sensing

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A self-healing, deformation-resistant MXene double-network hydrogel for stable solar-driven interfacial evaporation

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Construction of three-dimensional mesh porous Mo2C/carbon composites by chitosan salting-out for efficient microwave absorption

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A highly compressible hydrogel electrolyte for flexible Zn-MnO2 battery

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A super-tough ionic conductive hydrogel with anti-freezing, water retention, and self-regenerated properties for self-powered flexible sensor

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Highly tough and ionic conductive starch/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels based on a universal soaking strategy

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A Self-Detecting and Self-Cleaning Biomimetic Porous Metal-Based Hydrogel for Oil/Water Separation

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Recent Progress in Bioinspired Design Strategies for Freeze Resistant Hydrogel Platforms toward Flexible Electronics

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Biomimicking natural wood to fabricate isotropically super-strong, tough, and transparent hydrogels for strain sensor and triboelectric nanogenerator applications

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Dual Ion Regulated Eutectogels with High Elasticity and Adhesive Strength for Accurate Strain Sensors

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PVA-AAm-AG multi-network hydrogel with high mechanical strength and cell adhesion

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Strain-induced orientation facilitates the fabrication of highly stretchable and tough xylan-based hydrogel for strain sensors

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Hybrid crosslinking cellulose nanofibers-reinforced zwitterionic poly (ionic liquid) organohydrogel with high-stretchable, anti-freezing, anti-drying as strain sensor application

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Spinnable adhesive functional-hydrogel fibers for sensing and perception applications

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Reversibly Stretchable Organohydrogel-Based Soft Electronics with Robust and Redox-Active Interfaces Enabled by Polyphenol-Incorporated Double Networks

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Anisotropic, ultra-sensitive, self-adhesive, biocompatible, and conductive hydrogels prepared for wearable sensors

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Inorganic nanoparticle-enhanced double-network hydrogel electrolytes for supercapacitor with superior low-temperature adaptability

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Manipulating Deposition Behavior by Polymer Hydrogel Electrolyte Enables Dendrite‐Free Zinc Anode for Zinc‐Ion Hybrid Capacitors

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Sustainable Self-Healing Gel Polymer Electrolyte Based on Water-in-Deep Eutectic Solvent for Flexible Supercapacitors

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Skin-mimicking strategy to fabricate strong and highly conductive anti-freezing cellulose-based hydrogels as strain sensors

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Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Pullulan/NaCl Conductive Hydrogels with High Strength and Sensitivity for Wearable Strain Sensors

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Simple preparation of carboxymethyl cellulose-based ionic conductive hydrogels for highly sensitive, stable and durable sensors

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Recent Advances in Chitosan-Based Hydrogels for Flexible Wearable Sensors

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Biomass-based hydrogels with high ductility, self-adhesion and conductivity inspired by starch paste for strain sensing

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Multifunctioning of carboxylic-cellulose nanocrystals on the reinforcement of compressive strength and conductivity for acrylic-based hydrogel

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A Review of the Synthesis of Biopolymer Hydrogel Electrolytes for Improved Electrode–Electrolyte Interfaces in Zinc-Ion Batteries

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Preparation of tough and ionic conductive PVA/carboxymethyl chitosan bio-based organohydrogels with long-term stability for strain sensor

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Freeze-tolerant gel electrolyte membrane for flexible Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitor

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Intrinsic and Extrinsic Tunability of Double-Network Hydrogel Strength and Lubricity

Lee, M. J., & Espinosa-Marzal, R. M. (2023) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.3c00949 · Cited by 34

Machine Learning Assisted Electronic/Ionic Skin Recognition of Thermal Stimuli and Mechanical Deformation for Soft Robots

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Synergistic optimization of the water state and transport pathway in hydrogels via pullulan and directional Freezing-Assisted salting out for efficient evaporation

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Noncovalent cross-linked engineering hydrogel with low hysteresis and high sensitivity for flexible self-powered electronics

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Highly compressible hydrogel sensors with synergistic long-lasting moisture, extreme temperature tolerance and strain-sensitivity properties

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Large-Scale, Ultrastrong Cu2+ Cross-Linked Sodium Alginate Membrane for Effective Salinity Gradient Power Conversion

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Tough and anti-fatigue double network gelatin/polyacrylamide/DMSO/Na2SO4 ionic conductive organohydrogel for flexible strain sensor

Lu, J., Hu, O., Gu, J., Chen, G., Ye, D., Hou, L., Zhang, X., & Jiang, X. (2022) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111099 · Cited by 33

Dual-network conductive hydrogel with rapid self-healing ability and great fatigue resistance as strain sensor for human motion monitoring

Yan, X., Zhao, R., Lin, H., Bao, X., Zhao, Z., & Song, S. (2023) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.112570 · Cited by 32

Degradable, anti-swelling, high-strength cellulosic hydrogels via salting-out and ionic coordination

Feng, X., Chen, X., Wang, C., Tian, Y., Shang, S., Liu, H., Huang, X., Jiang, J., Song, Z., & Zhang, H. (2024) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131536 · Cited by 32

Polyacrylamide/sodium alginate/sodium chloride photochromic hydrogel with high conductivity, anti-freezing property and fast response for information storage and electronic skin

Chen, X., Cui, J., Liu, Z., Wang, Y., Li, M., Zhang, J., Pan, S., Wang, M., Bao, C., & Wei, Q. (2024) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131972 · Cited by 32

Flexible Li+/agar/pHEAA double-network conductive hydrogels with self-adhesive and self-repairing properties as strain sensors for human motion monitoring

Xu, L., Chen, Y., Guo, Z., Tang, Z., Luo, Y., Xie, S., Li, N., & Xu, J. (2021) · Reactive and Functional Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2021.105054 · Cited by 31

Long/Short chain Crosslinkers-optimized and PEDOT:PSS-enhanced covalent double network hydrogels rapidly prepared under green LED irradiation as flexible strain sensor

Zhu, D., Miao, M., Du, X., Peng, Y., Wang, Z., Liu, S., & Xing, J. (2022) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111327 · Cited by 31

An Exploratory Study of MoS2 as Anode Material for Potassium Batteries

Fagiolari, L., Versaci, D., Berardino, F. D., Amici, J., Francia, C., Bodoardo, S., & Bella, F. (2022) · Batteries · doi:10.3390/batteries8110242 · Cited by 31

Self-healing, self-adhesive, stretchable and flexible conductive hydrogels for high-performance strain sensors

Li, R., Ren, J., Li, M., Zhang, M., Li, Y., & Yang, W. (2023) · Soft Matter · doi:10.1039/d3sm00581j · Cited by 31

Mechanically Excellent, Notch-Insensitive, and Highly Conductive Double-Network Hydrogel for Flexible Strain Sensor

Xie, M., Wang, Y., Zhang, Z., Lin, T., Wang, Y., Sheng, L., Li, J., Peng, J., & Zhai, M. (2024) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.4c04310 · Cited by 30

Selected Phase Separation Renders High Strength and Toughness to Polyacrylamide/Alginate Hydrogels with Large-Scale Cross-Linking Zones

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A hydrogel electrolyte based on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose modified polyacrylamine for efficient electrochromic energy storage devices

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DLP printing of tough organogels for customized wearable sensors

Zhu, L., Rong, Y., Wang, Y., Bao, Q., An, J., Huang, D., & Huang, X. (2023) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.111886 · Cited by 30

Hofmeister effect-inspired Ti3C2Tx MXene-based robust, multifunctional hydrogels

Wei, J., Yang, Y., Pan, F., Yang, K., Wang, Y., Zeng, Z., Wang, Q., & Fu, Z. (2023) · Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing · doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107626 · Cited by 30

Anti-freezing conductive zwitterionic composite hydrogels for stable multifunctional sensors

Zhang, Z., & Raffa, P. (2023) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.112484 · Cited by 29

Temperature-driven soaking of hydrogels for high-performance triboelectric nanogenerators in wearable electronics

Dhiman, S., Gupta, B., Bano, S., & Singh, R. (2025) · Sensors and Actuators A Physical · doi:10.1016/j.sna.2025.117079 · Cited by 29

PVA/KGM dual network hydrogels doped with carbon nanotube-collagen corona as flexible sensors for human motion monitoring

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Highly conductive and adhesive wearable sensors based on PVA/PAM/SF/PEDOT:PSS double network hydrogels

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Hierarchically porous carbon nanosheets derived from Bougainvillea petals with “pores-on-surface” structure for ultrahigh performance Zinc-ions hybrid capacitors

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Design and performance of an ultra-sensitive and super-stretchable hydrogel for artificial skin

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