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April 15, 2026Advanced Functional Materials5 citations

Figueira Cheese‐Inspired Hierarchical Nanocomposites: Combining Ultralow Percolation and Breathability Toward Full‐Lifecycle Circular Epidermal Electronics

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KGKangjia GengYZYuduo ZhangMZMengting Zheng

Key Points

  • The aim is to develop a sustainable nanocomposite that enhances performance for epidermal electronics without compromising breathability or recyclability.
  • Developed a phase-separated nanocomposite mimicking Figueira cheese texture.
  • Utilized distinct solvent solubility and volatility differences for kinetic phase separation.
  • Self-assembled silver nanowires in a porous elastomer skeleton to optimize performance.
  • Achieved a high conductivity of 2.8 × 10^5 S m − 1.
  • Maintained a water vapor transmission rate over 1200 g m − 2 day − 1.
  • Demonstrated a Yuong's modulus of 0.45 MPa and strain insensitivity, enhancing compliance.
  • Retained over 75% conductivity after four recycling life cycles.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Simultaneously achieving high electrical conductivity, mechanical compliance, and breathability remains a critical bottleneck for epidermal electronics. Conventional composites typically suffer from trade‐offs between filler loading and softness while often lacking necessary permeability or recyclability. Here, we report a sustainable phase‐separated nanocomposite mimicking the hierarchical porous texture of Figueira cheese. Our synthesis leverages distinct solvent solubility and volatility differences to orchestrate a kinetic phase separation, driving silver nanowires to self‐assemble along a porous elastomer skeleton. This architecture decouples electrical performance from mechanical constraints, exhibiting a high conductivity of 2.8 × 10 5 S m − 1 and a water vapor transmission rate exceeding 1200 g m − 2 day − 1 . Additionally, its Young's modulus of 0.45 MPa (Shore A hardness 28) ensures intimate conformity to skin. Featuring an ultralow percolation threshold of 0.00119 vol% and exceptional strain insensitivity, the nanocomposite enables stable Joule heating and electrophysiological monitoring. Crucially, the material supports efficient closed‐loop recycling, recovering both elastomer and fillers. Even after 4 life cycles, it retains over 75% conductivity and fully preserves functionality for high‐fidelity electrophysiological monitoring. This work establishes a paradigm for sustainable, high‐performance epidermal electronics.

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Geng et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2c2fe4eeef8a2a6b1314https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.75377
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