In-situ Growth of ZnO Nanostructures on the Pores and Surface of Soft 3D Structures for Energy Storing, Conversion and Bioinspired Sensing

Jithin Kanathedath; F Nealey Paul; Anuja Sasi; Anitta Mathew; Mustehsan Beg; Diana Gaspar; Nazmi Sellami; Firdaus Muhammad-Sukki; Luís Pereira; Libu Manjakkal

doi:10.1039/d5ta08996d

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

In-situ Growth of ZnO Nanostructures on the Pores and Surface of Soft 3D Structures for Energy Storing, Conversion and Bioinspired Sensing

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Key Points

The aim is to improve the design and functionality of bio-inspired sensing systems by using soft and flexible components.
Investigated nanostructures of ZnO grown in situ on soft 3D structures.
Analyzed the electronic properties and deformation of energy storing and sensing systems.
Developed prototypes to assess performance under different conditions.
Achieved enhanced electron conduction in soft structures with in-situ ZnO nanostructures.
Demonstrated improved flexibility and performance in bio-inspired sensing applications.
Showed significant gains in energy storage capacity compared to conventional rigid systems.

Implication

Explores flexible energy storage and bio-inspired sensing in soft structures, indicating advancements in electronic systems.

Abstract

Conventional approaches struggle to produce the next generation of bio-inspired sensing systems because of their rigid structure, lack of deformation, and poor electron conduction. Multifunctional, flexible, and soft electronic components...

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Kanathedath et al. (2026) studied this question.

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In-situ Growth of ZnO Nanostructures on the Pores and Surface of Soft 3D Structures for Energy Storing, Conversion and Bioinspired Sensing

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In-situ Growth of ZnO Nanostructures on the Pores and Surface of Soft 3D Structures for Energy Storing, Conversion and Bioinspired Sensing

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