High‐Performance Conductive Elastomers Based on Deep Eutectic Solvents and Polyvinyl Alcohol for Flexible Monitoring Sensors

Abstract The rapid advancement of wearable technology has led to the growing significance of flexible sensors in medical health monitoring and motion tracking. Traditional electronic skin frequently experiences unstable sensing performance attributed to inadequate interface compatibility and uneven...

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Main Authors: Pinwen Wang, Shouhua Han, Zhipeng Hou, Sihang Ren, Muxin Zhao, Liqun Yang
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Language:English
Published: Wiley-VCH 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400937
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Shouhua Han
Zhipeng Hou
Sihang Ren
Muxin Zhao
Liqun Yang
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Liqun Yang
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description Abstract The rapid advancement of wearable technology has led to the growing significance of flexible sensors in medical health monitoring and motion tracking. Traditional electronic skin frequently experiences unstable sensing performance attributed to inadequate interface compatibility and uneven distribution of conductive materials. Ionic skin presents an innovative method for acquiring biological signals via ion migration; however, its biocompatibility concerns restrict its broader use. This study introduces an eco‐friendly and efficient synthetic method for the preparation of conductive elastomers utilizing deep eutectic solvents (DES) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The resulting composite polymer network structure demonstrates a balance between elevated mechanical strength and high conductivity. The resultant material exhibits an electrical conductivity of 4.4 × 10⁻¹ S m⁻¹ and a tensile strain of 1200%. The attributes of this elastomer allow pressure sensors to demonstrate exceptional performance, featuring a sensitivity of 0.21 kPa⁻¹ and a wide detection range of 0–200 kPa. This research presents a novel approach for the development of high‐performance flexible sensing materials, which hold considerable application potential in areas including healthcare and motion detection.
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spelling doaj-art-117eb10f7e5246eca3ba40732fdf91472025-08-20T03:30:29ZengWiley-VCHAdvanced Electronic Materials2199-160X2025-07-011111n/an/a10.1002/aelm.202400937High‐Performance Conductive Elastomers Based on Deep Eutectic Solvents and Polyvinyl Alcohol for Flexible Monitoring SensorsPinwen Wang0Shouhua Han1Zhipeng Hou2Sihang Ren3Muxin Zhao4Liqun Yang5Research Center for Biomedical Materials Shenyang Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Techniques Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University Shenyang 110004 P. R. ChinaResearch Center for Biomedical Materials Shenyang Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Techniques Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University Shenyang 110004 P. R. ChinaResearch Center for Biomedical Materials Shenyang Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Techniques Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University Shenyang 110004 P. R. ChinaDepartment of Plastic Surgery The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University Dalian 116023 P. R. ChinaDepartment of Plastic Surgery The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University Dalian 116023 P. R. ChinaResearch Center for Biomedical Materials Shenyang Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Techniques Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University Shenyang 110004 P. R. ChinaAbstract The rapid advancement of wearable technology has led to the growing significance of flexible sensors in medical health monitoring and motion tracking. Traditional electronic skin frequently experiences unstable sensing performance attributed to inadequate interface compatibility and uneven distribution of conductive materials. Ionic skin presents an innovative method for acquiring biological signals via ion migration; however, its biocompatibility concerns restrict its broader use. This study introduces an eco‐friendly and efficient synthetic method for the preparation of conductive elastomers utilizing deep eutectic solvents (DES) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The resulting composite polymer network structure demonstrates a balance between elevated mechanical strength and high conductivity. The resultant material exhibits an electrical conductivity of 4.4 × 10⁻¹ S m⁻¹ and a tensile strain of 1200%. The attributes of this elastomer allow pressure sensors to demonstrate exceptional performance, featuring a sensitivity of 0.21 kPa⁻¹ and a wide detection range of 0–200 kPa. This research presents a novel approach for the development of high‐performance flexible sensing materials, which hold considerable application potential in areas including healthcare and motion detection.https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400937biomaterialsdeep eutectic solventselastomerspolyvinyl alcoholpressure sensorsstrain sensors
spellingShingle Pinwen Wang
Shouhua Han
Zhipeng Hou
Sihang Ren
Muxin Zhao
Liqun Yang
High‐Performance Conductive Elastomers Based on Deep Eutectic Solvents and Polyvinyl Alcohol for Flexible Monitoring Sensors
Advanced Electronic Materials
biomaterials
deep eutectic solvents
elastomers
polyvinyl alcohol
pressure sensors
strain sensors
title High‐Performance Conductive Elastomers Based on Deep Eutectic Solvents and Polyvinyl Alcohol for Flexible Monitoring Sensors
title_full High‐Performance Conductive Elastomers Based on Deep Eutectic Solvents and Polyvinyl Alcohol for Flexible Monitoring Sensors
title_fullStr High‐Performance Conductive Elastomers Based on Deep Eutectic Solvents and Polyvinyl Alcohol for Flexible Monitoring Sensors
title_full_unstemmed High‐Performance Conductive Elastomers Based on Deep Eutectic Solvents and Polyvinyl Alcohol for Flexible Monitoring Sensors
title_short High‐Performance Conductive Elastomers Based on Deep Eutectic Solvents and Polyvinyl Alcohol for Flexible Monitoring Sensors
title_sort high performance conductive elastomers based on deep eutectic solvents and polyvinyl alcohol for flexible monitoring sensors
topic biomaterials
deep eutectic solvents
elastomers
polyvinyl alcohol
pressure sensors
strain sensors
url https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400937
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