June 3, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A1 citations
Multifunctional Soft Anti-Swelling Hydrogels-Based Sensor Reinforced with Carboxylated-MWCNTs and CMC for Human Motion Detection and Air-Underwater Communication
The central aim is to develop hydrogel-based sensors that function reliably in both air and water while mitigating swelling-related issues.
Utilized carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) in hydrogel formulation.
Conducted tests for sensor performance under different conditions: air and underwater.
Assessed signal stability and sensitivity to human motion over varying environments.
Achieved improved signal stability in aqueous environments with the new hydrogels.
Demonstrated effective human motion detection with minimal signal loss.
Showed successful communication capabilities both in air and underwater scenarios.
Abstract
Wearable hydrogel-based strain sensors that can operate reliably in both air and water are difficult to develop because conventional hydrogels tend to swell, weaken, and lose signal stability in aqueous...