Issue 20, 2021

Functional hydrogel-based supercapacitors for wearable bioelectronic devices

Abstract

The increasing popularity of portable/wearable multifunctional electronic devices has highlighted the requirement for energy storage alternatives to accommodate their power supply needs. Hydrogel based supercapacitors are a class of new energy storage devices, characterized by multifunctionality, such as high flexibility, stretchability, and biocompatibility, thus constituting promising candidates for this purpose. Hydrogels can be employed as electrodes/electrolytes, which are crucial factors determining both the energy storage capabilities and functions of supercapacitors. In this regard, hydrogels have been meticulously investigated as components of supercapacitors because of their intriguing structures, comprising a crosslinked network of polymer chains with interstitial spaces filled with the solvent water. This feature endows hydrogels with soft and wet characteristics, which are highly beneficial for multifunctional supercapacitors for portable/wearable electronic devices. Moreover, their versatile chemical properties allow the introduction of specific functions, including long-term adhesiveness and tissue affinity. In this work, we review novel hydrogels for multifunctional supercapacitors applied in bioelectronics. Additionally, the existing challenges in current technologies and research are highlighted and discussed with the hope of inspiring future studies.

Graphical abstract: Functional hydrogel-based supercapacitors for wearable bioelectronic devices

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
06 Mai 2021
Accepted
10 Aug 2021
First published
17 Aug 2021

Mater. Chem. Front., 2021,5, 7479-7498

Functional hydrogel-based supercapacitors for wearable bioelectronic devices

L. Jiang and X. Lu, Mater. Chem. Front., 2021, 5, 7479 DOI: 10.1039/D1QM00657F

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